Public schools in Winnetka, IL
6 open public schools with an address in Winnetka, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,573
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Winnetka public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Winnetka, IL: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,573 students, an average of 762 per school. The largest campus is New Trier Township H S Winnetka (2,770 students), and the largest elementary school is Crow Island Elem School (360).
Winnetka SD 36 operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Winnetka 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 11.2:1, 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 districts and agencies serving Winnetka
Elementary schools in Winnetka
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crow Island Elem School Winnetka SD 36 | KG–04 | 360 | 11.4:1 | |
| Greeley Elem School Winnetka SD 36 | KG–04 | 355 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hubbard Woods Elem School Winnetka SD 36 | KG–04 | 350 | 11:1 |
Middle schools in Winnetka
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton W Washburne School Winnetka SD 36 | 07–08 | 376 | 9:1 | |
| The Skokie School Winnetka SD 36 | 05–06 | 362 | 9:1 |
High schools in Winnetka
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Trier Township H S Winnetka New Trier Twp HSD 203 | 10–12 | 2,770 | 11.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.4%
- Hispanic7%
- Black0.8%
- Asian7.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Winnetka schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,573 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Winnetka
How many public schools are in Winnetka, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Winnetka: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,573 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Winnetka?
Schools with an address in Winnetka belong to 2 education agencies, led by Winnetka SD 36 (5 schools), New Trier Twp HSD 203 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Winnetka?
New Trier Township H S Winnetka reported the largest high-school enrollment in Winnetka, with 2,770 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Winnetka?
No school with an address in Winnetka 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 Winnetka schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Winnetka public schools is 11.2:1, 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 Winnetka 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