For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,589 students in Forest Park, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 47 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Forest Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL are Proviso Math And Science Academy, Field Stevenson Elementary School and Forest Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Forest Park have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forest Park, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Field Stevenson Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Beloit Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5703
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5703
Grades: 3-5
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Middle School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
925 Beloit Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5742
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5742
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: n/an/a
1315 Marengo Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7498
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7498
Grades: K-2
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Grades: PK-2
| 196 students
Forest Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
147 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Grades: 3-5
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL include Proviso Math And Science Academy, Field Stevenson Elementary School and Forest Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Forest Park?
5 public schools are located in Forest Park.
What percentage of students in Forest Park go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Forest Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Park?
Forest Park public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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