Central Elem School
Wilmette, IL · Wilmette SD 39 · Grades K - 4
49th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 49th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 98% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 96th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 456 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.0% | 82.2% | ▼ 6.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 10.1% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 3.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 0.2% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $993K in zip 60091 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central 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% - 9Willard Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.1 mi away395th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 65% - 8Kingsley Elementary SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.2 mi away504th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 10The Joseph Sears SchoolKenilworth SD 38 · 1.2 mi away30th of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 8Lincolnwood Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.3 mi away428th of 2,105
ELA 60% · Math 66% - 10Orrington Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.4 mi away166th of 2,105
ELA 75% · Math 75% - 10Greeley Elem SchoolWinnetka SD 36 · 1.8 mi away23rd of 2,105
ELA 88% · Math 87% - 10Harper Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.8 mi away102nd of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Wilmette SD 39 district in Wilmette, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 49th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 98% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 82%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 4%, Asian 3% (456 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60091 is $993K 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.