Top-Ranked Schools
Niles offers top-ranked schools, from early education through high school, making it the perfect place to raise a family.
Each school is focused on individualized support and resources so every kid has the opportunity to succeed in life. Students are prepared for post-high school opportunities whether four-year colleges and universities, associate degrees or a trades career path.
ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE SCHOOL
Districts 63, 64 & 71
East Maine School District 63
East Maine School District 63 offers a rich learning environment to more than 3,600 students in Des Plaines, Niles, Morton Grove, Glenview, and Park Ridge at five elementary schools (K-5), a preschool, and a middle school (grades 6-8). Committed to providing all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed and thrive, District 63 schools and after school programs foster each child’s academic, social, emotional, and behavioral growth and achievement.
Elementary Schools (K-5)
Middle School (6-8)
After School
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64
District 64 is an elementary school district serving students in Park Ridge and Niles. The District employs more than 600 staff members who provide a rich academic program and positive learning environment for approximately 4,600 students. District 64 operates an early childhood education center, five elementary schools for grades K-5, and two middle schools for grades 6-8.
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Schools (K-5)
Middle Schools (6-8)
Niles School District 71
Niles School District 71 is a community of excellence. Clarence E. Culver School serves 550 students from diverse backgrounds in preschool through eighth grade. District 71 is a one school district serving Niles residents. The dedicated staff of 60 teachers and support personnel is devoted to developing the full potential of every child.
Elementary & Middle School (K-8)
Culver School’s Pre-School program was awarded the Gold Circle of Quality by ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s quality rating and improvement system for early learning programs. This is the highest rating a preschool program can receive in Illinois.
Clarence E. Culver School's physical education program has been awarded the prestigious Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (IAHPERD) Blue Ribbon Award. This honor recognizes Culver's commitment to providing students with a high-quality physical education experience that promotes physical fitness, healthy lifestyles, and overall well-being. This is the 4th time, Culver has received this award.
Clarence E. Culver School is proud to be named one of Illinois’ 100 Best Public Elementary Schools. Niche, an online school ratings and data-drive website, evaluated multiple factors including student-teacher ratio, teacher quality, grade school ratings, student body diversity, state test scores and an overall assessment of the school district to create this list. Read the article here.
HIGH SCHOOL
Districts 207 & 219
Maine Township High School District 207
Acknowledged to be among the nation’s best, all three schools in Maine Township High School District 207 are comprehensive learning facilities that have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in the National Secondary School Recognition Program. Maine Township High School District 207 is one district with three high schools, two of which serve Niles residents:
Niles Township High School District 219
Niles Township High School District 219 currently serves about 4,600 students from Lincolnwood, Skokie, Morton Grove and Niles. More than 70 languages are spoken in the homes of our students and families.
D219 is committed to providing an equitable learning environment that embraces diversity and individual student needs, while preparing students to achieve their full potential as part of our global community. EMPOWER represents our vision for every student: Equity-driven; Mindful; Passionate; Opportunity-seekers; Worldly; Exceeding expectations; Resilient.
Chicago Magazine recognized Niles North and Niles West in the top 15 Best Public High Schools rankings among 110 schools across the six-county metro area. Niles North placed 13th and Niles West placed 15th among suburban high schools in Cook County.