Top Rankings
Fairview School District 72 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 707 students in Fairview School District 72. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Fairview School District 72 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
707 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
69 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Fairview School District 72, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
6%
% Hispanic
14%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
46%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,112 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,260 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,112
$22,423
Spending / Student
$28,260
$21,662
Best Fairview School District 72 Public Schools (2025-26)
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: K-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fairview School District 72?
Fairview School District 72 manages 1 public schools serving 707 students.
What is the rank of Fairview School District 72?
Fairview School District 72 is ranked #111 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fairview School District 72?
46% of Fairview School District 72 students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fairview School District 72?
Fairview School District 72 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Fairview School District 72's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,260 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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