Skinner Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60607 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#155 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#6729 of 50,301 nationally
About Skinner Elem School
Skinner Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,139 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 155th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,139.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Skinner Elem School ranks 21st of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)75%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 Skinner Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,139
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Skinner Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Noble St Chtr-The Noble Academy
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
415 students · 44 m away
Skinner North Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
515 students · 224 m away
Manierre Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
269 students · 450 m away
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
348 students · 774 m away
Newberry Elem Math & Science Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
330 students · 792 m away
LaSalle Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
456 students · 975 m away
Payton College Preparatory HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,260 students · 1.0 km away
Salazar Elem Bilingual Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
351 students · 1.1 km away
Lincoln Park High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,214 students · 1.4 km away
Ogden Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
819 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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Peirce Elem Intl Studies School
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1,116 students
Bridge Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,100 students
Mount Greenwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,182 students
Locke J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Skinner Elem School a good school?
Skinner Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #155 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 Skinner Elem School rank in Illinois?
Skinner Elem School ranks #155 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #6729 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Skinner Elem School?
Skinner Elem School had 1,139 students in 2025.
Is Skinner Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Skinner Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Skinner Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Skinner Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.