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 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,803 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 70% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 Carleton W Washburne 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,803 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Winnetka SD 36 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,628 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,936 is higher than the state median of $21,692. 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
$32,628
$22,455
Spending / Student
$31,936
$21,692
Best Winnetka SD 36 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greeley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
275 Fairview Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-6060
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
The Skokie School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Glendale Ave
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 441-1750
Gr: 5-6 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Carleton W Washburne School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Hibbard Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-5892
Gr: 7-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hubbard Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1110 Chatfield Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0920
Gr: K-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Crow Island Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1112 Willow Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 446-0353
Gr: K-4 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,803 students.
What is the rank of Winnetka SD 36 School District?
Winnetka SD 36 School District is ranked #21 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
88% of Winnetka SD 36 School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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 $31,936 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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