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.
Dewey Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
1551 Wesley Ave,
Evanston, IL
Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Andalib Khelghati
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%
GreatSchools Rating
6
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%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/27/2020
Dewey is very good. It is a great place. 99% of students could go to Harvard we are that smart. We are also the best Elementary School at basketball and football in the country. We are good at everything and are the most elite school in the world. Don't believe me come here and you will love it. Go Tigers
GreatSchools Reviews
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,...
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.
4/5/2018
Very happy with the experience our son had at Dewey. What a great school in a great community!
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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Attendance Zone
About West Evanston
List Price Range
$209K - $876K
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$518,347
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
48%
Household Income
$81,384
% of College Grads
36.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,745 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
42.8%
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