For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,023 students in Winnetka, IL (there are , serving 1,125 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Winnetka, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Winnetka has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in Winnetka, IL are Greeley Elementary School, New Trier Township H S Winnetka and Sunset Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnetka, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Winnetka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51爆料s in Winnetka, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greeley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
New Trier Township H S Winnetka
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
385 Winnetka Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,792 students
Rank: #33.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
525 Sunset Ridge Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Grades: 4-8
| 251 students
Rank: #44.
The Skokie School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Grades: 5-6
| 373 students
Rank: #55.
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1110 Chatfield Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #66.
Carleton W Washburne School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Middlefork Primary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Wagner Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9505
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9505
Grades: K-3
| 239 students
Rank: #88.
Crow Island Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Grades: K-4
| 341 students
Rank: #99.
New Trier Township H S Northfield
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7 Happ Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-7000
Grades: 9
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Wagner Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1116
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-1116
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Winnetka, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
684 Oak St
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 447-6393
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 447-6393
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Winnetka, IL include Greeley Elementary School, New Trier Township H S Winnetka and Sunset Ridge Elementary School. Winnetka has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Winnetka?
10 public schools are located in Winnetka.
What percentage of students in Winnetka go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Winnetka are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka?
Winnetka public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Winnetka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Winnetka include: Hubbard Woods Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Crow Island Elementary School vs. Hubbard Woods Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Hubbard Woods Elementary School
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