Seven of Chicagoland’s suburbs are among the nation’s top 20 places with the best public schools, according to the latest school rankings from Niche.
Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette, and Winnetka all tied for seventh place, while Northfield placed at No. 11, Lincolnshire at No. 13, and Northbrook at No. 20. For its rankings, Niche considered state test scores, graduation rates, standardized tests, teacher quality, and student/parent reviews.
Here is the full top 20, along with the grade Niche awarded the system:
1. Berwyn (Pennsylvania) – 3.90
1. Chesterbrook (Pennsylvania) – 3.90
1. Devon (Pennsylvania) – 3.90
1. Easttown Township (Pennsylvania) – 3.90
1. Tredyffrin Township (Pennsylvania) – 3.90
6. West Lake Hills (Texas) – 3.77
7. Glencoe – 3.77
7. Kenilworth – 3.77
7. Wilmette – 3.77
7. Winnetka – 3.77
11. Northfield – 3.76
12. Princeton (New Jersey) – 3.74
13. Lincolnshire – 3.72
14. Rollingwood (Texas) – 3.72
15. University Park (Texas) – 3.69
16. Bradford Woods (Pennsylvania) – 3.69
16. Franklin Park (Pennsylvania) – 3.69
16. McCandless Township (Pennsylvania) – 3.69
20. Northbrook – 3.66