Mark Twain Elementary School

Mark Twain Elementary is an above average public school in Niles.

Mark Twain Elementary has about 448 students enrolled.

Mark Twain Elementary serves grades K-5.

Mark Twain Elementary has a student teacher ratio of 13 to 1.

Mark Twain Elementary scored a B on Niche.com

Mark Twain Elementary is a part of East Maine School District in Niles.

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6

9401 N Hamlin Ave, Niles, IL

East Maine School District No. 63

448 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Howard Sussman

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
42%

Reading Proficiency
40%

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

40%

Math Proficiency

42%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 0%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 51%	Male 49%
Asian 44.9%	White 29.4%
Hispanic 10.5%	Two or more races 7.7%
Black 6.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/20/2025

Three of my children studied here, and all of them were happy to go to school every day. The teachers were supportive, and the environment was welcoming. That’s why it’s surprising to me that this school has only a 6 rating…

1.0 parent

3/30/2022

Mark Twain is one of the worst school I have ever encountered. The Teachers are so bad starting from top to bottom especially principal Dr. SHLENSKY ALYSSA. They do not teach Kids properly and none of the requests from parents and students are entertained or acknowledged even. There is no effective...

principal

11/14/2019

Mark Twain offers a rich learning environment to more than 400 K-5th grade students living in Des Plaines, Niles, and Park Ridge - and offers full-day kindergarten. Like all District 63 schools, it is committed to providing all students with the specific opportunities they need to succeed and thrive...

1.0 other

7/10/2016

There are 27 students in my child's kindergarten classroom to One teacher. Moreover, there is no music class for kindergartners, nor are there second language classes

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Mark Twain Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-6 in Niles, IL, in the Park Ridge neighborhood, and is served by the East Maine School District No. 63 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 40% are proficient in reading. Mark Twain Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $751,807. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maine East High School, Glenbrook South High School, Northridge Preparatory School, and more. Learn more about what Niles has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mark Twain Elementary School.

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