Top Rankings
Winnetka SD 36 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,731 students in Winnetka SD 36 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Winnetka SD 36 School District have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Winnetka SD 36 School District are Greeley Elementary School, The Skokie School and Hubbard Woods Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Winnetka SD 36 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
1,731 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Winnetka SD 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 852 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)68%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
68 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
27%
# Black Students
9 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,534 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
53 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
32
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
194
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
211
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
179
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
198
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
182
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,986 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,264 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,986
$21,914
Spending / Student
$33,264
$21,170
Best Winnetka SD 36 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greeley Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
The Skokie School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Grades: 5-6
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1110 Chatfield Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Grades: K-4
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Carleton W Washburne School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Grades: 7-8
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Crow Island Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,731 students.
What is the rank of Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District is ranked #17 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka SD 36 School District?
89% of Winnetka SD 36 School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Winnetka SD 36 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,264 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
