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Best Skokie Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 10,241 students in Skokie, IL (there are 15 private schools, serving 2,349 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Skokie, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Skokie, IL are Fairview South Elementary School, East Prairie Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skokie, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Skokie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Skokie, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairview South Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7040 Laramie Ave
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Niles Central
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Gross Point Rd
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-3120
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
John Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8300 Saint Louis Ave, John Mid
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Gr: 1-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Niles North High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9800 Lawler Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2011
Gr: 9-12 | 1,999 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Niles West High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5701 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 626-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 2,646 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9700 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Jane Stenson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Old Orchard Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Davis St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Elizabeth Meyer School
8100 Tripp Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1223
Gr: PK-K | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Elementary School
5100 Madison St
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 schools in Skokie, IL?
How many public schools are located in Skokie?
15 public schools are located in Skokie.
What percentage of students in Skokie go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Skokie are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?

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