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4 schools in Skokie SD 68

Illinois · 1,809 students · 1 city

Parents inside Skokie SD 68 pick from 4 public K-12 options, with combined enrollment of about 1,809 students (an average school size of 452).

4-year change in Skokie SD 68

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,809
+93 (+5%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Skokie SD 68 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
48.9%#103 of 327N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,809#203 of 508#4,779 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#264 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.5:1#174 of 506#2,594 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
57.7%#140 of 456#3,130 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
76.1%#1 of 341#34 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Skokie SD 68

State test results across the district's 4 scored schools run from Highland Elementary School at 59.0% proficient to Devonshire Elementary School at 42.8%, a gap of 16.2 points. That is the 105th widest gap among 172 Illinois districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,861 to 1,809 students (down 3%) and from 145 to 145 full-time teachers (unchanged), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Old Orchard Jr High SchoolSkokieMiddle06-08711
Devonshire Elem SchoolSkokieElementaryKG-05417
Jane Stenson SchoolSkokieElementaryKG-05365
Highland Elementary SchoolSkokieElementaryKG-05316

About Skokie SD 68

Skokie SD 68 operates 4 public schools across Illinois, collectively educateing roughly 1,809 students.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Skokie SD 68 consists of 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,809 students, rose 5% from the 1,716 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Skokie SD 68 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Skokie SD 68 run?
Skokie SD 68 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,809 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Skokie SD 68?
Skokie SD 68 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Skokie SD 68?
Old Orchard Jr High School is the largest public school in Skokie SD 68 by enrollment, with approximately 711 students.
What grade levels does Skokie SD 68 serve?
Skokie SD 68 serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 4 schools.