Winnetka School District 36

The Winnetka School District 36 is a high-performing school district in Illinois, consisting of 5 schools - 3 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The district is known for its consistently excellent academic performance, with all its schools ranked in the top 5% of Illinois schools and rated 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the district are The Skokie School, a middle school ranked 63rd out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools, and Greeley Elementary School, ranked 32nd out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools. These schools boast impressive test scores, with The Skokie School achieving 85.3% proficiency in ELA and 73.1% in Math, and Greeley Elementary School reaching 87.8% proficiency in ELA and 87% in Math.

The district's emphasis on elementary education is evident, with Hubbard Woods Elementary School also ranking 49th in the state and excelling in 4th-grade test scores. However, the district faces challenges, such as a higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% across all schools. Additionally, the district's high spending per student, ranging from $24,635 to $29,957, may suggest a focus on serving a relatively affluent population, raising questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds.