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 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
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,842 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
153 Teachers
137,917 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.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)30.6%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
29%
% Black
11%
16%
% White
28%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,279 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,083
$22,456
Spending / Student
$38,279
$21,694
Best Skokie SD 69 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Jr High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
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
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 $38,279 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 63% over four school years.
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