For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,044 students in Skokie, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Skokie, IL are Fairview South Elementary School and East Prairie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skokie, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Skokie have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Skokie, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7040 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-1050
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-1050
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
8100 Tripp Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1223
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1223
Gr: PK-K | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Gr: PK-2 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Skokie, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Skokie, IL include Fairview South Elementary School and East Prairie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Skokie?
4 public preschools are located in Skokie.
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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