Romona Elem School
Wilmette, IL · Wilmette SD 39 · Grades PK - 4
44th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 98%· Stable
Romona Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Romona Elem School 44th 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 98th in 2019 to 98th in 2025.
Romona Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Romona Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 479 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.8% | 56.6% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.0% | 16.9% | ▲ 9.9 pts | |
| Asian | 22.0% | 14.4% | ▼ 7.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 10.6% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Romona Elem School
Typical home value $993K in zip 60091 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Romona Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Harper Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 0.9 mi away102nd of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 79% - 10Avoca West Elem SchoolAvoca SD 37 · 1 mi away64th of 2,105
ELA 88% · Math 77% - 8Highland Elementary SchoolSkokie SD 68 · 1.5 mi away457th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 9Willard Elem SchoolEvanston CCSD 65 · 1.6 mi away395th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 65% - 10McKenzie Elem SchoolWilmette SD 39 · 1.7 mi away9th of 2,105
ELA 92% · Math 90% - 10The Joseph Sears SchoolKenilworth SD 38 · 1.8 mi away30th of 2,105
ELA 87% · Math 85% - 10Crow Island Elem SchoolWinnetka SD 36 · 1.8 mi away54th of 2,105
ELA 82% · Math 85% - 6Jane Stenson SchoolSkokie SD 68 · 1.9 mi away925th of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 42%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Romona Elem School in?
Romona Elem School is part of the Wilmette SD 39 district in Wilmette, Illinois.
Is Romona Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Romona Elem School 44th 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 Romona Elem School?
White 57%, Two or more races 17%, Asian 14%, Hispanic 11% (479 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Romona 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.