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Park Forest SD 163 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,523 students in Park Forest SD 163 School District.
Public Schools in Park Forest SD 163 School District have an average reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public schools of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,523 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#426 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.70
# American Indian Students
4 Students
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
211 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
28%
# Black Students
1,207 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
79%
16%
# White Students
22 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
2%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
128
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
138
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
143
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
144
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
172
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
160
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,996 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,431 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$43 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,996
$21,964
Spending / Student
$25,431
$21,218
Best Park Forest SD 163 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk Primary Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Grades: K-3
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Mohawk Primary Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mohawk St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Grades: K-3
| 268 students
Rank: #33.
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #44.
21st Century Primary Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 S Orchard Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Grades: K-3
| 147 students
Rank: #55.
Barack Obama Sch Of Ldership
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Concord Dr
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 668-9101
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 668-9101
Grades: 4-5
| 315 students
Rank: n/an/a
170 Algonquin St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Grades: PK
| 128 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Park Forest SD 163 School District?
Park Forest SD 163 School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,523 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Forest SD 163 School District?
79% of Park Forest SD 163 School District students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Park Forest SD 163 School District?
Park Forest SD 163 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Park Forest SD 163 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,431 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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