Best Schools in Skokie, Illinois
26 schools · 13 Elementary · 3 Middle · 7 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Skokie?
Use this page to compare every school in Skokie by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Highland Elementary School
Elementary · Skokie Sd 68. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Oliver Mccracken Middle School
Middle · Skokie Sd 73-5. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Fairview South Elementary School
Elementary · Fairview Sd 72. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Skokie for 2026 are Highland Elementary School (8.8/10), Oliver Mccracken Middle School (8.6/10), and Fairview South Elementary School (8.5/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 12 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
26
14 public · 12 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$354,200
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Schools
26
14 public · 12 private
Avg Score
7.6
out of 10
Median Home
$354,200
home value · ACS
Districts
7
serving the city
Rates 8.8/10 despite 49% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Skokie schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +5.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Skokie schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Skokie
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 12 rated schools; 26 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Elementary School | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Oliver Mccracken Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Fairview South Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | East Prairie Elem School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Old Orchard JR High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Niles North High School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | John Middleton Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Niles West High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Lincoln JR High School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Devonshire Elem School | 7.0 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.6/10
- Median household income
- $92,318
- Median home value
- $354,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
81% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Skokie compares
Illinois rank
#30 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$92k
113% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
21
7 districts draw attendance lines through Skokie
Skokie is not one school system. 7 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 29% of the public campuses.
Skokie SD 68 is the largest slice at 4 of 14 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Skokie address is choosing a district first.
Among 12 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 6.9 to 8.8 — the spread is inside Skokie, not a citywide average.
- Skokie SD 684 public · 29%
- Skokie SD 73-53 public · 21%
- Niles Twp Hsd 2192 public · 14%
- Skokie SD 692 public · 14%
- East Prairie SD 731 public · 7%
About Schools in Skokie, Illinois
Skokie, Illinois offers parents a compact but competitive public school landscape, with 14 ranked public schools and an average score of 6.9 out of 10 — a solid baseline for a city its size. The system punches above many suburban peers: 8 of 14 schools, or 57%, score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of the district options clear a meaningful performance threshold before families even begin comparing specifics.
The standout is Oliver McCracken Middle School, which leads all 14 ranked schools with an 8.8 out of 10. That puts it in rare company across the broader Illinois middle school pool and gives families with kids approaching those grades a clear north star. The middle school tier as a whole is Skokie's strongest: Elizabeth Meyer School earns an 8.5 at the elementary level, while Old Orchard Jr. High and Lincoln Jr. High both score 7.9, forming a dense cluster of high performers in the middle grades. Parents navigating school choice for sixth through eighth grade will find more high-scoring options here than in most comparable cities.
At the high school level, Niles West High School comes in at 7.8 — above both the city average and the 7.0 threshold that separates the top tier from the rest of the field. For families thinking ahead to college preparation and secondary programming, Niles West holds up as a credible option within reach of most Skokie neighborhoods.
The practical takeaway for parents: Skokie is not a city where you need to chase a single outlier school to get a quality education. With more than half the ranked schools scoring 7 or above and the top school clearing 8.8, there is genuine depth across grade levels. Families should still compare individual schools by neighborhood boundary and grade band — elementary performance varies more than the middle school tier does — but the floor here is higher than the average score alone suggests. Start with Oliver McCracken and Elizabeth Meyer as benchmarks, then work outward to evaluate boundary assignments and program fit.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 194 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 8.8 | ||
| 2 | 329 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.8 | ||
| 3 | 707 students · Kindergarten–8th | 8.5 | ||
| 4 | 515 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.3 | ||
| 5 | 519 students · 1st–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 6 | 586 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.7 | ||
| 7 | 418 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 8 | 346 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.0 | ||
| 9 | 253 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.9 | ||
Private Schools4 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 364 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 13 elementary schools in Skokie
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 348 students · 6th–8th | 8.6 |
| 2 | 648 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
| 3 | 591 students · 6th–8th | 7.2 |
High Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,015 students · 9th–12th | 8.2 | ||
| 2 | 2,615 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fasman Yeshiva High SchoolPrivate 103 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Ida Crown Jewish AcademyPrivate 228 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | Ida Crown Jewish AcademyPrivate 228 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 4 | Mesivta Shaarei AdirimPrivate 38 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 5 | Keshet High SchoolPrivate 16 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mcc Academy-ElementaryPrivate 760 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated |
| 2 | Keshet Transition ProgramPrivate 5 students · UG–UG | Not Rated |
| 3 | Devonshire Montessori SchoolPrivate 25 students · Pre-K–Pre-K | Not Rated |
Schools in Skokie
Skokie, Illinois · 26 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$92,318
Median Home Value
$354,200
Median Rent
$1,513/mo
Population
61,624
College Educated
49%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Community Profile
Skokie has a median household income of $92,318. It is a well-educated community where 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $354,200, with a median rent of $1,513/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.2%. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 7
- Other
- 3
Resources
School Districts (7)
Other Major Cities in Illinois
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Skokie, Illinois
How many schools are in Skokie, Illinois?
Skokie has 26 schools, including 14 public and 12 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Skokie, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Skokie is 7.6 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Skokie, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Skokie on MySchoolScout is Highland Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best elementary school in Skokie, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Skokie on MySchoolScout is Highland Elementary School with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What is the best middle school in Skokie, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Skokie on MySchoolScout is Oliver Mccracken Middle School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best high school in Skokie, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Skokie on MySchoolScout is Niles North High School with a composite score of 8.2/10.
How many school districts serve Skokie, Illinois?
Skokie is served by 7 school districts: Skokie Sd 73-5, East Prairie Sd 73, Evanston Ccsd 65, Fairview Sd 72, Niles Twp Hsd 219, Skokie Sd 68, Skokie Sd 69.
What is the education level in Skokie, Illinois?
According to Census data, 49% of adults in Skokie have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Skokie, Illinois?
The median household income in Skokie is approximately $92,318 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Skokie, Illinois?
Yes, Skokie has 12 private schools alongside 14 public schools. The top-rated private school is Mcc Academy-Elementary with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Skokie, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Skokie is 9.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Skokie, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.