Skinner North Elementary School

Skinner North Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
640 W Scott St,  Chicago, IL
Chicago Public Schools
3.9
3.6
493 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ethan J Netterstrom
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
89%
Reading Proficiency
81%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
89%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.6%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
511:1

Student Diversity

Male
61.6%
Female
38.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
48.2%
White
27.1%
Two or more races
10.8%
Hispanic
8%
Black
4.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 4 Reviews
5.0 Middle School Student
10/22/2020
Skinner North is great. The teachers are always there to help if you need it, the layout is easy to understand, and they're very accomodating to student-run activities.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 25 Reviews
5.0 parent
2/21/2025
Wonderful school in the heart of the city. Kids learn at an accelerated pass while also engaging in the social and emotional learning. The kids are advanced and need more emotional support which the teachers and school leaders are aware off.
1.0 student
8/13/2024
Terrible school. I feel like it has been getting worse and worse lately. Very bad.
3.0 parent
3/19/2024
The admin would say no to any suggestion from parents. They say they welcome any suggestion, but each time when parents raise suggestions, the reply would be like: we have done the best, so there is nothing can be improved. The place has bad driving and parking conditions, and they just set rules to...
4.0 student
10/1/2023
This year they have banned phones, wireless headphones, and even smartwatches! Oh and can’t forget the gum ban. But overall I have had a great experience here at Skinner.

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Skinner North Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-8 in Chicago, IL and is served by the Chicago Public Schools in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 493 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 89% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 81% are proficient in reading. Skinner North Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $543,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like Payton College Preparatory High School, Lincoln Park High School, Wells Community Academy High School, and more. Learn more about what Chicago has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Skinner North Elementary School.

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