For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,910 students in Skokie, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle 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.
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: #55.
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%
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 middle schools in Skokie, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Skokie, IL include Fairview South Elementary School, East Prairie Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Skokie?
5 public middle schools are located in Skokie.
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), 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, Fairview South Elementary School vs. Lincoln Jr High School, East Prairie Elementary School vs. Oliver Mccracken Middle School
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