Winnetka SD 36 School District

1235 Oak St
Winnetka, IL 60093-2168
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Winnetka SD 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,789 students in Winnetka SD 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winnetka SD 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Winnetka SD 36 School District are Greeley Elementary School, The Skokie School and Hubbard Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Winnetka SD 36 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,789 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Winnetka SD 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#17 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(20-21)
68%
28%
64%
30%
81%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.21
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
89%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $32,884 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $32,186 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,884
$21,990
Spending / Student
$32,186
$21,244

Best Winnetka SD 36 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greeley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
The Skokie School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Grades: 5-6
| 373 students
Rank: #33.
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1110 Chatfield Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Grades: K-4
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Carleton W Washburne School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Grades: 7-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Crow Island Elementary School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Grades: K-4
| 341 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,789 students.
What is the rank of Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District is ranked #17 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka SD 36 School District?
89% of Winnetka SD 36 School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winnetka SD 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $32,186 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 1,789 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 68% (Top 5%)
  • : 64% (Top 5%)
  • : 81% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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