Public schools in Skokie, IL
15 open public schools with an address in Skokie, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
10,241
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Skokie public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Skokie, IL: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 10,241 students, an average of 683 per school. The largest campus is Niles West High School (2,646 students), and the largest elementary school is Fairview South Elementary School (718).
Skokie SD 68 operates the most schools here (4), and 7 regular districts have at least one Skokie campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 50% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Skokie
Skokie SD 68
Public school district
4 schools in Skokie
Niles Twp HSD 219
Public school district
3 schools in Skokie · 4 total
Skokie SD 73-5
Public school district
3 schools in Skokie
Skokie SD 69
Public school district
2 schools in Skokie · 3 total
East Prairie SD 73
Public school district
1 school in Skokie
Evanston CCSD 65
Public school district
1 school in Skokie · 17 total
Fairview SD 72
Public school district
1 school in Skokie
Elementary schools in Skokie
9| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devonshire Elem School Skokie SD 68 | KG–05 | 417 | 13:1 | |
| Dr Bessie Rhodes Sch Global Studies Evanston CCSD 65 · Magnet | KG–08 | 254 | 9.4:1 | |
| East Prairie Elem School East Prairie SD 73 | PK–08 | 513 | 10.3:1 | |
| Elizabeth Meyer School Skokie SD 73-5 | PK–KG | 204 | 10:1 | |
| Fairview South Elementary School Fairview SD 72 | PK–08 | 718 | 9.9:1 | |
| Highland Elementary School Skokie SD 68 | KG–05 | 316 | 10.9:1 | |
| Jane Stenson School Skokie SD 68 | KG–05 | 365 | 12.6:1 | |
| John Middleton Elem School Skokie SD 73-5 | 01–05 | 521 | 11.1:1 | |
| Madison Elem School Skokie SD 69 | PK–02 | 609 | 11.6:1 |
Middle schools in Skokie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Jr High School Skokie SD 69 | 06–08 | 628 | 11.7:1 | |
| Old Orchard Jr High School Skokie SD 68 | 06–08 | 711 | 12.9:1 | |
| Oliver McCracken Middle School Skokie SD 73-5 | 06–08 | 340 | 9.4:1 |
High schools in Skokie
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niles Central Niles Twp HSD 219 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Niles North High School Niles Twp HSD 219 | 09–12 | 1,999 | 11.6:1 | |
| Niles West High School Niles Twp HSD 219 | 09–12 | 2,646 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.1%
- Hispanic18.1%
- Black9.9%
- Asian30.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Skokie schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (10,241 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Skokie
How many public schools are in Skokie, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Skokie: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 10,241 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Skokie?
Schools with an address in Skokie belong to 7 education agencies, led by Skokie SD 68 (4 schools), Niles Twp HSD 219 (3 schools), Skokie SD 73-5 (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Skokie?
Niles West High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Skokie, with 2,646 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Skokie?
No school with an address in Skokie is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Illinois.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Skokie schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Skokie public schools is 11.1:1, lower than the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Skokie guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities