Wilmette Sd 39 School District
School District · Wilmette, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
3,285
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#60 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$24,599
+$7,909 vs Illinois median
District size
3,285 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Wilmette Sd 39 ranks #60 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Wilmette Sd 39's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Wilmette Junior High School (9.3/10), Highcrest Middle School (8.9/10), and Mckenzie Elem School (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Wilmette Sd 39 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Wilmette Sd 39
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmette Junior High School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Highcrest Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Mckenzie Elem School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | Harper Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Romona Elem School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wilmette Sd 39
Wilmette Sd 39 is a Wilmette, Illinois school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 3,285 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. District-level spending was $24,599 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Wilmette Sd 39 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Wilmette Junior High School, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Wilmette Sd 39 students show an average math proficiency of 73.5% and ELA proficiency of 75.8%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Wilmette Sd 39, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wilmette Sd 39 with test data.
Schools in Wilmette Sd 39
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Wilmette
- Total Enrollment
- 3,285
- Teachers (FTE)
- 284
- District spending per student
- $24,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?
Wilmette Sd 39 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wilmette Sd 39?
The average composite rating for Wilmette Sd 39 is 7.9/10. 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 Wilmette Sd 39?
Wilmette Sd 39's district-level spending was $24,599 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 Wilmette Sd 39?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wilmette Sd 39 is 11.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wilmette Sd 39?
Wilmette Junior High School is the highest-rated school in Wilmette Sd 39 with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Wilmette Sd 39?
Across schools in Wilmette Sd 39 with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 75.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wilmette Sd 39 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Wilmette Sd 39 has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 6 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
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 75.8%
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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