For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,731 students in Niles, IL (there are , serving 2,173 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in Niles, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Niles, IL are Emerson Middle School, Clarence E Culver School and Gemini Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Niles have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Niles, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8101 N Cumberland Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-8110
Gr: 6-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Clarence E Culver School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6901 W Oakton St
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 470-3407
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Gemini Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8955 N Greenwood Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 827-1181
Gr: 6-8 | 1,105 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9401 N Hamlin Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 296-5341
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
V H Nelson Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8901 N Ozanam Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 965-0050
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
8200 W Greendale Ave
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-5360
Niles, IL 60714
(847) 318-5360
Gr: PK | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Niles, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Niles, IL include Emerson Middle School, Clarence E Culver School and Gemini Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Niles?
6 public schools are located in Niles.
What percentage of students in Niles go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in Niles are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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