Evanston Ccsd 65 School District
School District · Evanston, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
16
12 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
6,273
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Evaluating Evanston Ccsd 65?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Evanston Ccsd 65 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Orrington Elem School
Evanston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#91 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$29,769
+$13,079 vs Illinois median
District size
6,273 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Evanston Ccsd 65 ranks #91 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Evanston Ccsd 65's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Orrington Elem School (9.1/10), Kingsley Elementary School (8.9/10), and Lincolnwood Elem School (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 39% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Evanston Ccsd 65 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Evanston Ccsd 65
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Orrington Elem School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Kingsley Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Lincolnwood Elem School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Walker Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Lincoln Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Dewey Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Washington Elem School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Nichols Middle School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Willard Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Haven Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Evanston Ccsd 65
Evanston Ccsd 65 is a Evanston, Illinois school district serving 16 schools.The district educates 6,273 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. District-level spending was $29,769 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Evanston Ccsd 65 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Orrington Elem School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Evanston Ccsd 65 students show an average math proficiency of 60.8% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Evanston Ccsd 65, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Evanston Ccsd 65 with test data.
Schools in Evanston Ccsd 65
16 schoolsElementary Schools12
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Evanston
- Total Enrollment
- 6,273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 640
- District spending per student
- $29,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Evanston Ccsd 65 has 16 schools in total — 12 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Evanston Ccsd 65?
The average composite rating for Evanston Ccsd 65 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Evanston Ccsd 65's district-level spending was $29,769 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Evanston Ccsd 65?
The average student-teacher ratio in Evanston Ccsd 65 is 9.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Orrington Elem School is the highest-rated school in Evanston Ccsd 65 with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Evanston Ccsd 65?
Across schools in Evanston Ccsd 65 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Evanston Ccsd 65 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Evanston Ccsd 65 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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