For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 650 students in Winnetka, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnetka, IL are Sunset Ridge Elementary School and Carleton W Washburne School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnetka, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Winnetka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Winnetka, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
525 Sunset Ridge Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Carleton W Washburne School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnetka, IL include Sunset Ridge Elementary School and Carleton W Washburne School. Winnetka has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Winnetka?
2 public middle schools are located in Winnetka.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka?
Winnetka public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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