Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch
Evanston, IL · Evanston CCSD 65 · Grades K - 8
770th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch 770th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 63% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 55th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 367 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 34.4% | 37.3% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| White | 35.4% | 26.7% | ▼ 8.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 17.2% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.0% | 13.6% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 4.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch
Typical home value $571K in zip 60201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Walker Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.6 mi away610th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 3Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global StudiesEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.7 mi away1,619th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 10Dewey Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.9 mi away192nd of 2,105
ELA 74% · Math 73% - 7Washington Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1 mi away726th of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 48% - 8Lincolnwood Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.2 mi away428th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 9Dawes Elementary SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.3 mi away381st of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 60% - 8Kingsley Elementary SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.3 mi away504th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 8Highland Elementary SchoolSkokie SD 68 · 1.4 mi away457th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch in?
Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch is part of the Evanston CCSD 65 district in Evanston, Illinois.
Is Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch 770th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch?
Black 37%, White 27%, Hispanic 17%, Two or more races 14% (367 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dr ML King Jr Literary & Fine Arts Sch cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60201 is $571K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.