Kingsley Elementary is part of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65 and is located at the corner of Green Bay Road and N. McCormick Boulevard. Around 350 students attend Kingsley, with an average teacher-to-student ratio of 14:1.
Kingsley Elementary School's motto is "Inspiring All Students to Soar," and as one of Evanston's most academically successful schools, Kingsley lives up to its mission. According to GreatSchools, student test scores at Kingsley Elementary are some of the highest in the state.
That school provides extracurricular programs, including summer book clubs, band, orchestra, the Kingsley Chorus, Chess Wizards, the drama club, sewing club and the science fair. Kingsley also offers athletic programs in basketball and flag football.
U.S. News & World Report ranked Kingsley Elementary the #1 elementary school in the Evanston/Skokie School District 65. Parents also credit the school for building their children's social and emotional skills and character.
Kingsley Elementary invests time in its students, encouraging them to become generous, responsible and thoughtful citizens.
Kingsley Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2300 Green Bay Rd,
Evanston, IL
Evanston Community Consolidated School District No. 65
School Details
Head of School
Beatrice Davis
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
53.2%
Black
27.4%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/5/2024
My child started kindergarten here and we withdrew him after 3 days. The school communication was terrible, and onsite behavior of staff was the most unwelcoming I've experienced anywhere - worse than a gas station. Day one, my child had trouble separating, and I was not allowed to enter the school...
12/9/2015
The Kingsley community is amazing! The teachers, staff, administration, and parents all care deeply about the students.
12/2/2015
We have been at Kingsley 4 years now and have had a great experience. The veteran staff really cares, they challenge our children, and leadership under Ms. Murray has resulted in some very positive changes. We're so glad this is our school community. It's a place the kids love to attend, and it's ve...
12/2/2015
This is our second year at Kingsley. We have a 1st and 2nd grader. We came from a private preschool and kindergarten and explored private school options before settling on Kingsley. We love the school. The principal, Ms. Murray, is great. She listens to parents' concerns and responds accordingly. We...
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Attendance Zone
About North Evanston
List Price Range
$403K - $2.1M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$880,217
Median Lot Size
5,662 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$164,241
% of College Grads
76.5%
Median Age
47
Average House Size
3,093 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
27.2%
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Homes for Rent
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- 590+ Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Perkins Woods
- Trails
Merrick Rose Garden
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Penny Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Ladd Arboretum
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Leahy Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Tennis
- Trails
Lawson Park
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- Playground
Eggleston Park
- Basketball
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- Playground
Cartwright Park
- Basketball
- Tennis
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Ingraham Park
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- Parking Lot
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