Skokie SD 69 School District

5050 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077-2578
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Skokie SD 69 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,842 students in Skokie SD 69 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Skokie SD 69 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,842 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Skokie SD 69 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#498 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

25%
27%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

23%
30%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

53%
50%
(2022-23)
30.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.76
0.70

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
18%
29%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
11%
16%

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% White
28%
45%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%

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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,566 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,569 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$46,284 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$45 MM
$44,509 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$26,566
$25,132

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$24,569
$24,168

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Skokie SD 69 School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Gr: 3-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
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

How many schools belong to Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,842 students.
What is the rank of Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 School District is ranked #490 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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 69 School District?
34% of Skokie SD 69 School District students are Asian, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie SD 69 School District?
Skokie SD 69 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Skokie SD 69 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,569 is higher than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,842 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 25% (Top 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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