What Skokie District 68 does

Skokie School District 68 is a public K-8 school district organized under Illinois state law and headquartered at 9440 Kenton Avenue in Skokie, Illinois. The district operates five schools — Devonshire Elementary, Highland Elementary, and Jane Stenson Elementary (K-5), Old Orchard Junior High (grades 6-8), and the Early Childhood Center (PreK) — serving approximately 1,752 students drawn exclusively from families residing within district boundaries. The student body is highly diverse, with families speaking 72 languages, and the district supports specialized programming in special education, English Language Learning (ELL), and Talented and Gifted education. A 1:1 student iPad program provides each enrolled student with a device for instructional use.

The district's technology stack is built on standard K-12 administrative SaaS platforms: Infinite Campus for the student information system and parent portal, ParentSquare for unified family communication, Frontline for HR and absence management, EvaluWise for staff evaluation, School ERP Pro (iVisions) for financial management, and Traversa for student transportation routing. A separate EPACT system supports the SPACE before/after-school care program. The district maintains a multi-district ELL Parent Center at its headquarters, serving immigrant and ELL families across five Niles Township districts (68, 219, 72, 73, and 73.5) with free English classes, digital literacy training, citizenship preparation, and parent education. Before/after school care is delivered through a channel partnership with the Skokie Park District, and special education services are delivered in cooperation with Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) #807.

District 68 is a government entity funded through local property taxes, Illinois state education aid, and federal grants, with no tuition charged for K-8 public education. Ancillary revenue is generated through meal programs, the SPACE before/after-school care program (administered by Skokie Park District with registration fees), and miscellaneous student fees. The district is governed by an elected Board of Education and led by a Superintendent, and there is no private equity, venture capital, or corporate ownership. A new Early Childhood Center building is planned for the 2026-2027 school year, representing the most significant recent physical expansion of the district's footprint.

Name

Skokie District 68

Legal name

Skokie School District 68

Website

https://skokie68.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Skokie School District 68 is a public K-8 school district in Skokie, Illinois, operating five schools serving 1,752 students across 72 language backgrounds, funded by property taxes and state aid, with a 1:1 iPad program and specialized ELL and special education services.

Ownership category

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Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA)

Keywords

• K-8 public education
• Elementary school services
• Junior high education
• Special education services
• English language learner programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Skokie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants. No tuition charged for K-8 public education. Additional revenue from meal programs, before/after school care (SPACE Program), and various student fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Skokie School District 68 is a public K-8 school district that operates five schools (three elementary, one junior high, and an early childhood center) serving approximately 1,752 students in the Skokie, Illinois area. The district delivers standards-based curriculum, special education services, English language learner programs, and a 1:1 student iPad program. Additional services include the ELL Parent Center for immigrant families and the SPACE before/after school care program administered in partnership with the Skokie Park District.

Product overview

Skokie School District 68 is a public K-8 school district operating five schools: three elementary schools (Devonshire Elementary, Highland Elementary, Jane Stenson Elementary), one junior high school (Old Orchard Junior High), and one early childhood center. The district serves approximately 1,752 students with a 1:1 iPad program. The district's technology ecosystem includes ParentSquare for family communication and Infinite Campus for student information management. A notable ancillary service is the ELL Parent Center, which serves ELL families across multiple Niles Township districts with English classes, digital literacy, and citizenship preparation programs. Before/after school care is provided through the SPACE Program administered by the Skokie Park District.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Devonshire Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students within the Skokie District 68 boundary. School mascot is the Dolphins. Located at 9040 Kostner Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076. Provides standards-based curriculum with 1:1 iPad integration.
• Highland Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students within the Skokie District 68 boundary. School mascot is the Hawks. Located at 9700 Crawford Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076. Provides standards-based curriculum with 1:1 iPad integration.
• Jane Stenson Elementary School Elementary school serving K-5 students within the Skokie District 68 boundary. School mascot is the Lions. Located at 9201 Lockwood Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077. Provides standards-based curriculum with 1:1 iPad integration.
• Old Orchard Junior High School Junior high school serving grades 6-8 within the Skokie District 68 boundary. School mascot is the Bulldogs. Located at 9310 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076. Provides standards-based curriculum with 1:1 iPad integration.
• Early Childhood Center (ECC) Preschool program for early childhood education serving PreK children before kindergarten entry. School mascot is the Jr. Bulldogs. Located at 9300 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076. Center is moving to a new building for the 2026-2027 school year.
• ELL Parent Center English Language Learner parent support center serving families across multiple Niles Township school districts (Districts 68, 219, 72, 73, and 73.5). Offers free English classes, digital literacy programs, citizenship preparation, access to community services, and parent education workshops. Located at 9440 Kenton Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076.
• SPACE Program (Before/After School Care) Before and after school care program administered by the Skokie Park District in partnership with Skokie District 68, available at Highland School. Provides supervised child care for working families during school hours and summers.
• Special Education Services Special education services provided in cooperation with Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) #807. The partnership provides a continuum of special education services for children with individual needs.
• Multilingual Services / English Language Learner Programs English language learner programs and language support services for the district's diverse student population representing 72 language backgrounds.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diverse student population representing 72 language backgrounds

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Integration8 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE) #807coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict 68 provides special education services in cooperation with Niles Township District for Special Education #807. This partnership provides a continuum of special education services for children with individual needs.
• Skokie Park DistrictcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThe SPACE (before and after school care) Program is administered by the Skokie Park District. Registration for SPACE is handled through the Skokie Park District WebTrac system.
• Skokie Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ELL Parent Center and schools partner with Skokie Public Library for BookMobile services, summer reading programs, digital literacy resources including Lynda.com, and various family-friendly events. Students receive library cards for book checkout.
• Oakton Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerELL Parent Center refers parents to Oakton Community College for GED prep, evening school, and continuing education programs.
• Metropolitan Family ServicesminorOthersPartner organization providing community services and support to ELL families through the ELL Parent Center network.
• Niles Township GovernmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNiles Township and the Niles Township Education Foundation partner with the ELL Parent Center to provide resources and support services.
• Foreign Credential Evaluation Services (ECE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing foreign credential evaluation services to help parents with foreign degrees obtain US equivalents. ELL Parent Center provides financial assistance towards evaluation costs for member district families.
• Skokie Park DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELL Parent Center partner for summer activities and community events. Skokie Park District also administers the SPACE before/after school care program for District 68.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• Metropolitan Family Services: Community-based social services organization partnered with the District 68 ELL Parent Center to deliver family support services. Comparable as a community-services partner in the broader educational ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Lincolnwood School District 74: Neighboring K-8 public school district serving Lincolnwood, with similar grade structure and suburban Chicago district characteristics. Competes for same regional pool of school-age families.
• East Prairie School District 73: Adjacent K-8 public school district in Skokie/Niles Township area that participates in the same ELL Parent Center consortium. Operates multiple elementary and junior high schools serving a similar demographic profile.
• Fairview School District 72: Neighboring K-8 public school district within Niles Township that shares the District 68 ELL Parent Center partnership. Operates elementary schools serving Skokie-area families with comparable curriculum and student-support profile.
• Niles Elementary School District 71: Niles Township K-8 public school district serving the Village of Niles. Operates elementary and junior high schools with comparable governance, funding model, and grade configuration to District 68.
• Skokie-Morton Grove School District 69: Geographically adjacent K-8 public school district serving Skokie and Morton Grove. Directly comparable in size, grade span, and operational structure, competing for residency-driven enrollment.

Broad incumbents

• Park Ridge-Niles School District 64: Larger K-8 public school district serving Park Ridge and parts of Niles. Operates multiple schools with broader geographic footprint and serves as a regional incumbent comparable to District 68's service model.
• Niles Township High School District 219: Public high school district covering grades 9-12 across Niles Township, including the Skokie feeder area. Shares ELL Parent Center partnership with District 68 and represents the natural downstream educational pathway for District 68 graduates.
• Wilmette School District 39: Larger K-8 public school district serving Wilmette, with comparable academic programming, technology investments, and suburban Chicago operating environment. Functions as a regional benchmark for District 68.
• Evanston-Skokie School District 65: Larger K-8 public school district serving Evanston and part of Skokie. Provides a scaled regional comparison for academic programming, ELL services, and operational governance of a multi-school district.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries5 records

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