Top Rankings
Skokie School District 69 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,816 students in Skokie School District 69. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Skokie School District 69 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,816 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Skokie School District 69, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#498 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
28%
% Black
10%
17%
% White
29%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,399 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,827 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$71 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,399
$22,423
Spending / Student
$38,827
$21,662
Best Skokie School District 69 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8200 Gross Point Rd
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 966-6210
Gr: 3-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Gr: PK-2 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Skokie School District 69?
Skokie School District 69 manages 3 public schools serving 1,816 students.
What is the rank of Skokie School District 69?
Skokie School District 69 is ranked #489 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie School District 69?
34% of Skokie School District 69 students are Asian, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie School District 69?
Skokie School District 69 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Skokie School District 69's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,827 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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