Serving 373 students in grades 5-6, The Skokie School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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The Skokie School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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The Skokie School's student population of 373 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
School Motto
A community empowering every student to flourish in an inclusive, innovative, experiential environment.
The Skokie School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Skokie School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 3542 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is The Skokie School's ranking?
The Skokie School is ranked #60 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend The Skokie School?
373 students attend The Skokie School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of The Skokie School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Skokie School?
The Skokie School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Skokie School offer ?
The Skokie School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is The Skokie School part of?
The Skokie School is part of Winnetka School District 36.
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