For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,287 students in Evanston, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Evanston, IL are Rice Childrens Center, Nichols Middle School and Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Evanston, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Evanston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Evanston, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice Childrens Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1101 Washington St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 424-2450
Grades: 1-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Nichols Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2424 Lake St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Grades: K-8
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Haven Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2417 Prairie Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 686 students
Rank: #55.
Chute Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Grades: 6-8
| 597 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Evanston, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Evanston, IL include Rice Childrens Center, Nichols Middle School and Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts. Evanston has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Evanston?
5 public middle schools are located in Evanston.
What is the racial composition of students in Evanston?
Evanston public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Evanston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Evanston include: Haven Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School, Chute Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School, Nichols Middle School vs. Haven Middle School
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