For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 659 students in Forreston, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forreston, IL are Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forreston, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forreston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forreston, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forreston Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Grades: 1-5
| 252 students
Rank: #22.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Grades: 6-12
| 407 students
Forreston, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Forreston, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Forreston, IL include Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/sr High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forreston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Forreston.
What is the racial composition of students in Forreston?
Forreston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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