For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,307 students in Evanston, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Evanston, IL are Rice Childrens Center, Nichols Middle School and Haven Middle School. 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 36% (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 60% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-8
Rank: #22.
Nichols Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Greenleaf St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8661
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Haven Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2417 Prairie Ave
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Dr Ml King Jr Literary&fine Arts
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2424 Lake St
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 859-8500
Gr: K-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Chute Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Oakton St
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 859-8601
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 Haven Middle School. 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 60% 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, Nichols Middle School vs. Haven Middle School, Chute Middle School vs. Nichols Middle School
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