Skinner North Elementary School

640 W Scott St
Chicago, IL 60610
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Skinner North Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1% in IL
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Skinner North Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Skinner North Elementary School's student population of 493 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
493 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Skinner North Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Skinner North Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#5 out of 3663 schools
(Top 1%)
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89%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Skinner North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Skinner North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
44%
5%
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Hispanic
9%
27%
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Black
6%
17%
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White
31%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart display the diversity score of Skinner North Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
3%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Skinner North Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Skinner North Elementary School's ranking?
Skinner North Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Skinner North Elementary School?
493 students attend Skinner North Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Skinner North Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Skinner North Elementary School?
Skinner North Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Skinner North Elementary School offer ?
Skinner North Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Skinner North Elementary School part of?
Skinner North Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.

School Reviews

4   2/16/2023
I LOVE Skinner North. It''s a wonderful school, the students are nice, and the playground that we go onto for recess is HUGE. It does involve an elevated curriculum, and it helps you get into college or the such in your future.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - The Block
5   10/19/2021
Skinner North follows a great academic program, their materials are a whole grade ahead. Teachers are approachable and informative. They send out weekly emails to update families on their upcoming week activities and assignments. We have been here since Kindergarten. Since day one, SN is made known it is zero tolerance for bullying. It is a diverse and inclusive school environment with a huge parent community support/presence.
- Posted by Parent - CZ
1   6/26/2021
This school has gone so far downhill it''s sad. The administration is awful, and they will tell you that bullying isn't an issue, but it's a HUGE problem in all grades. Teachers keep leaving every year, which speaks volumes about how the school is run. This is NOT an advanced education. You'll have to pay for private school for that. Hope your kids like watching You Tube videos, because that''s how the teachers teach here. Principal is in WAY over her head. There are also almost ZERO fun activities for the kids here. Very limited sports and clubs.
- Posted by Parent - FedUpMama

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 493 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 89% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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