For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,260 students in Skokie, IL.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Skokie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary 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.
John Middleton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Grades: 1-5
| 519 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
Highland Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9700 Crawford Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 676-5001
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Jane Stenson School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9201 Lockwood Ave
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676-7301
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: #99.
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
Rank: #1010.
Devonshire Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9040 Kostner Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 568-4901
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
5100 Madison St
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 675-3048
Grades: PK-2
| 586 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Skokie, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Skokie, IL include East Prairie Elementary School, Fairview South Elementary School and Oliver Mccracken Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Skokie?
11 public elementary schools are located in Skokie.
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie?
Skokie public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Skokie are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Skokie include: John Middleton Elementary School vs. Oliver Mccracken Middle School, Highland Elementary School vs. Jane Stenson School, Oliver Mccracken Middle School vs. John Middleton Elementary School
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