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 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 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,741 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
132 Teachers
136,664 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 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
29%
6%
% Hispanic
18%
28%
% Black
14%
16%
% 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 $21,990. 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 $21,244. 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
$21,990
Spending / Student
$27,428
$21,244
Best Skokie SD 68 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Orchard Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9310 Kenton Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-7501
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-7501
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9700 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jane Stenson School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #44.
Devonshire Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
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 #407 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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