For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,062 students in Skokie, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Skokie, IL are East Prairie Elementary School, Fairview South 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Skokie have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Skokie, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Prairie Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview South Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7040 Laramie Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-1050
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 929-1050
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #33.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Lincoln Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7839 Lincoln Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-3545
Grades: 6-8
| 591 students
Rank: #66.
Dr Bessie Rhodes-global Studies
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Davis St
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 859-8441
Grades: K-8
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Skokie, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Skokie, IL include East Prairie Elementary School, Fairview South Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Skokie?
6 public middle schools are located in Skokie.
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Skokie include: Lincoln Jr High School vs. Fairview South Elementary School, Oliver Mccracken Middle School vs. East Prairie Elementary School, Fairview South Elementary School vs. Lincoln Jr High School
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