Winnetka SD 36

District Overview
Located in a vibrant large suburban community within the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area, Winnetka School District 36 is an active, traditional public school district headquartered at 1235 Oak Street in Winnetka, Illinois. Operating five facilities across the community, this non-charter district provides foundational primary and middle school education, serving children from kindergarten through eighth grade, along with pre-kindergarten programming. With a total enrollment of 1,803 students, the district offers a close-knit learning environment tailored to early childhood development and adolescent preparation for secondary education.

Winnetka School District 36 is distinguished by a remarkably robust staffing model designed to ensure high-touch, individualized instruction. The district employs approximately 346 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 63 instructional aides and 307 support staff members, bringing its total operational workforce to over 716 full-time equivalent personnel. This exceptionally favorable student-to-teacher ratio allows educators to meet the diverse academic and developmental needs of its student body, which comprises 873 female and 930 male students. For parents, researchers, and community members alike, the district represents a well-resourced educational system dedicated to academic excellence and comprehensive student support.
5
Total Schools
1,803
Total Students
346.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Winnetka SD 36
Demographic Student Count
White1,598
Hispanic86
Black13
Asian71
Two or More34
American Indian1
  • White
    1,598 (88.6%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (4.8%)
  • Asian
    71 (3.9%)
  • Two or More
    34 (1.9%)
  • Black
    13 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Winnetka SD 36
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High0
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:1,803*
Teachers (FTE):346.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.2
Schools in Winnetka SD 36
Found 5 Schools