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Skokie School District 73-5

8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076-3402
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Skokie School District 73-5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,061 students in Skokie School District 73-5. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Skokie School District 73-5 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
1,061 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Skokie School District 73-5, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#139 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
37%
27%
47%
30%
60%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.75
0.70
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
30%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
28%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
37%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,533 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,790 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,533
$21,990
Spending / Student
$25,790
$21,244

Best Skokie School District 73-5 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1220
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
John Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8000 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1222
Gr: 1-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
8100 Tripp Ave
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1223
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Skokie School District 73-5?
Skokie School District 73-5 manages 3 public schools serving 1,061 students.
What is the rank of Skokie School District 73-5?
Skokie School District 73-5 is ranked #143 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skokie School District 73-5?
37% of Skokie School District 73-5 students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skokie School District 73-5?
Skokie School District 73-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Skokie School District 73-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,790 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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