For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,085 students in 60466, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 28 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 60466, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in 60466, IL are Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60466 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60466, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60466, IL 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.
Illinois School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Grades: K-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Indiana Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Grades: 4-6
| 191 students
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Talala Elementary School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Talala St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Grades: K-5
| 287 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
60466, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Olmsted Rd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 780 students
1009 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Park Forest Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 Orchard
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
300 Sauk Trl
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-6100
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rich Township High School Phoenix Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3230 W Lincoln Hgwy
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Grades: 10-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 60466, IL?
The top ranked public schools in 60466, IL include Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center.
How many public schools are located in 60466?
8 public schools are located in 60466.
What percentage of students in 60466 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 60466 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60466?
60466 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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