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East Prairie School District 73

7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076-3758
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

East Prairie School District 73 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 515 students in East Prairie School District 73. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in East Prairie School District 73 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
515 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Prairie School District 73, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#116 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
39%
27%
51%
30%
65-69%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.74
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
28%
% Black
7%
17%
% White
32%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $31,792 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,153 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,792
$22,423
Spending / Student
$30,153
$21,662

Best East Prairie School District 73 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7616 E Prairie Rd
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-1141
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Prairie School District 73?
East Prairie School District 73 manages 1 public schools serving 515 students.
What is the rank of East Prairie School District 73?
East Prairie School District 73 is ranked #115 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Prairie School District 73?
34% of East Prairie School District 73 students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Prairie School District 73?
East Prairie School District 73 has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is East Prairie School District 73's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,153 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 515 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 39% (Top 20%)
  • : 51% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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