Highland Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Skokie, Illinois 60076 · Skokie SD 68
#891 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#26602 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a public elementary located in Skokie, in the Skokie SD 68 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 316 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 891st of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 316.
There are 14 schools in Skokie; Highland Elementary School ranks 10th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Walker Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students · 1.4 km away
Dr Bessie Rhodes-Global Studies
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
254 students · 1.4 km away
Willard Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.4 km away
Old Orchard Jr High School
Skokie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
711 students · 1.4 km away
Devonshire Elem School
Skokie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students · 1.6 km away
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students · 1.6 km away
Highcrest Middle School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 5–6
748 students · 1.9 km away
Joseph E Hill Education Center
Evanston · Public other · Grades PK–PK
258 students · 2.1 km away
Niles North High School
Skokie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,999 students · 2.2 km away
Wilmette Junior High School
Wilmette · Public middle · Grades 7–8
766 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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316 students
Taft Primary School
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316 students
Goodwin Elem School
North Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Spry Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
Ninos Heroes Elem Academic Ctr
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
315 students
Warren Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #891 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Highland Elementary School ranks #891 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #26602 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School had 316 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.