Willard Elem School
Evanston, IL · Evanston CCSD 65 · Grades K - 5
395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 81%▼ Declining
Willard Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Willard Elem School 395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 81% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 81th in 2025 — declining.
Willard Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Willard Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 373 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 59.5% | 56.0% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.0% | 22.8% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 12.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.4% | 7.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 1.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Willard Elem School
Typical home value $571K in zip 60201 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Willard Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10McKenzie Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 0.6 mi away9th of 2,105
ELA 92% · Math 90% - 8Lincolnwood Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 0.6 mi away428th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 8Highland Elementary SchoolSkokie SD 68 · 0.9 mi away457th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 10Central Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.1 mi away49th of 2,105
ELA 83% · Math 85% - 8Kingsley Elementary SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.2 mi away504th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 8Walker Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.3 mi away610th of 2,105
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 3Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global StudiesEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.5 mi away1,619th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 10Harper Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.5 mi away102nd of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Willard Elem School in?
Willard Elem School is part of the Evanston CCSD 65 district in Evanston, Illinois.
Is Willard Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Willard Elem School 395th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 81% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Willard Elem School?
White 56%, Hispanic 23%, Black 12%, Two or more races 8% (373 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Willard Elem School 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.