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5 schools in Winnetka SD 36

Illinois · 1,803 students · 1 city

Winnetka SD 36 reports 5 public K-12 schools and approximately 1,803 students enrolled, per NCES, an average school size of 361.

4-year change in Winnetka SD 36

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,803
+111 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Winnetka SD 36 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,803#204 of 508#4,797 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
5#188 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
10.4:1#20 of 506#647 of 9,044
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
21.1%#284 of 341#5,592 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 Winnetka SD 36

Since 2017-18, the 5 district schools that reported both years went from 1,645 to 1,803 students (up 10%) and from 172 to 173 full-time teachers (up 1%), 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
Carleton W Washburne SchoolWinnetkaMiddle07-08376
The Skokie SchoolWinnetkaMiddle05-06362
Crow Island Elem SchoolWinnetkaElementaryKG-04360
Greeley Elem SchoolWinnetkaElementaryKG-04355
Hubbard Woods Elem SchoolWinnetkaElementaryKG-04350

About Winnetka SD 36

Winnetka SD 36 is a low-population public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 5 schools and educates approximately 1,803 students.

For a sense of the school types, Winnetka SD 36 is built around 3 elementary and 2 middle.

Per-school enrollment averages around 361 in this district, noticeably below the Illinois typical of 480.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Winnetka SD 36 has climbed 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,692 students to 1,803.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Winnetka SD 36 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 Winnetka SD 36 run?
Winnetka SD 36 has 5 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,803 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Winnetka SD 36?
Winnetka SD 36 includes 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools.
What is the largest school in Winnetka SD 36?
Carleton W Washburne School is the largest public school in Winnetka SD 36 by enrollment, with approximately 376 students.
What grade levels does Winnetka SD 36 serve?
Winnetka SD 36 serves students from kindergarten through grade 8 across 5 schools.