For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 790 students in Forest Park, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Park, IL are Grant-white Elementary School, 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forest Park have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forest Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grant-white Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Grades: 3-5
| 77 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
| 201 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
| 184 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
| 136 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
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Park, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forest Park, IL include Grant-white Elementary School, Field Stevenson Elementary School and Forest Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forest Park?
5 public elementary schools are located in Forest Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Park?
Forest Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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