For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,942 students in Winnetka, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnetka, IL are Greeley Elementary School, Sunset Ridge Elementary School and The Skokie School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnetka, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winnetka have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Winnetka, IL (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.
Sunset Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
525 Sunset Ridge Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9459
Gr: 4-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
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: #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.
Middlefork Primary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Wagner Rd
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9505
Winnetka, IL 60093
(847) 881-9505
Gr: K-3 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
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
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnetka, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Winnetka, IL include Greeley Elementary School, Sunset Ridge Elementary School and The Skokie School. Winnetka has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winnetka?
6 public elementary schools are located in Winnetka.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnetka?
Winnetka public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Winnetka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Winnetka include: Hubbard Woods Elementary School vs. Greeley Elementary School, Greeley Elementary School vs. Hubbard Woods Elementary School, Crow Island Elementary School vs. Hubbard Woods Elementary School
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