For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,586 students in Evanston, IL. The top ranked public high school in Evanston, IL is Evanston Twp High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evanston, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Evanston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Evanston, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Evanston Twp High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Evanston, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Evanston Twp High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Dodge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 424-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,586 students
Rank: n/an/a
Eths Day School
Alternative School
1233 Hartrey Ave
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-7009
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Evanston, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Evanston, IL include Evanston Twp High School. Evanston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Evanston?
2 public high schools are located in Evanston.
What is the racial composition of students in Evanston?
Evanston public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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