For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,138 students in Skokie, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Skokie, IL are Fairview South Elementary School, East Prairie Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Skokie, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Skokie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Skokie, IL (2026-27)
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: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Gr: PK-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
John Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8300 Saint Louis Ave, John Mid
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Gr: 1-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
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 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
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 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
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 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
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: 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%
Skokie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3701 Davis St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Skokie, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Skokie, IL include Fairview South Elementary School, East Prairie Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Skokie?
10 public elementary schools are located in Skokie.
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Skokie include: John Middleton Elementary School vs. Oliver Mccracken Middle School, Oliver Mccracken Middle School vs. John Middleton Elementary School, Highland Elementary School vs. Devonshire Elementary School
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