For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,019 students in Wilmette, IL. The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmette, IL are Marie Murphy School and Wilmette Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmette, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Wilmette have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wilmette, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marie Murphy School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2921 Illinois Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 251-3617
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Wilmette Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
620 Locust Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 512-6600
Gr: 7-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmette, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wilmette, IL include Marie Murphy School and Wilmette Junior High School. Wilmette has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Wilmette?
2 public middle schools are located in Wilmette.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmette?
Wilmette public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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