Dewey Elementary School

Dewey Elementary is a highly rated public school with an A- rating on Niche.

Dewey Elementary School is a public school in Evanston.

Dewey Elementary is located north of Chicago in Evanston, IL.

Dewey Elementary enrolls students in grades K-5th.

Dewey Elementary is located close to downtown Evanston, IL.

Dewey Elementary has great outdoor spaces for students to enjoy.

Dewey Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1551 Wesley Ave, Evanston, IL

West Evanston Neighborhood

Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65

4.0

4.4

380 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

The Dewey Elementary School in Evanston serves grades kindergarten through fifth and is recognized for its academic excellence and students' performance on standardized test scores. More than half of its students are proficient in math and reading, which is higher than other state schools. Niche ranked Dewey Elementary as one of the top 100 best elementary schools in Cook County, while U.S. News & World Report ranked Dewey Elementary the #3 elementary school in the district. Their student population enjoys a 14-1 teacher-to-student ratio and an average classroom size of less than 20. Dewey's curriculum features reading and writing workshops and mathematic enrichment courses, while a deep dedication to the performing and fine arts includes classes in painting, photography, orchestra, band and drama. Each year Dewey's budding artists participate in the YEA! Festival that showcases young Evanston artists and their work. The Dewey Elementary Tigers can compete on basketball, track and field and football teams. As an academic and engaged community, the Dewey Elementary Tigers are fierce and formidable competitors within everything they do.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Andalib Khelghati

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
52%

Reading Proficiency
52%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

52%

Math Proficiency

52%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

53%

Female

46.7%

White

40.6%

Hispanic

24.1%

Black

14.5%

Two or more races

12.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.4%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Alum

5/12/2020

Dewey is the best school to ever exist. I went there and it is the best. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to go to the best school. Go Tigers

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5.0 parent

11/1/2023

We have been at Dewey with both our daughters for over six years now and love it. It has become a strong community for us and our daughters. The teachers have been able to inspire our children as well as amazingly able to focus on what academic needs they have. Our oldest matriculated on to Nichols,...

5.0 parent

4/6/2018

We are very happy at Dewey. The teachers and admins are great. I would like to see the school use a better screening for literacy, early on. This is a district wide problem. I see lots of kids with learning challenges that are really not getting what they need.

5.0 parent

4/5/2018

Very happy with the experience our son had at Dewey. What a great school in a great community!

2.0 other

4/24/2017

Been at Dewey for two years now and am disappointed. Teachers and the principal rarely communicate with parents unless they are pushed to do so. My kid started first grade and it took two and a half weeks for the teacher to email parents or even send a piece of paper home with info on classroom sche...

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Dewey Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Evanston, IL and is served by the Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 380 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Dewey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $541,199. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eths Day School, Evanston Township High School, Sullivan High School, and more. Learn more about what Evanston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dewey Elementary School.

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