Top Rankings
Skokie SD 68 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,741 students in Skokie SD 68 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Skokie SD 68 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
1,741 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Skokie SD 68 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#375 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
29%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
14%
17%
% White
34%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,437 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,428 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,437
$22,423
Spending / Student
$27,428
$21,662
Best Skokie SD 68 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9700 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Gr: K-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jane Stenson School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Devonshire Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Old Orchard Jr High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-7501
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-7501
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Skokie SD 68 School District?
Skokie SD 68 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,741 students.
What is the rank of Skokie SD 68 School District?
Skokie SD 68 School District is ranked #381 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie SD 68 School District?
34% of Skokie SD 68 School District students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie SD 68 School District?
Skokie SD 68 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Skokie SD 68 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,428 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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