For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,456 students in River Forest, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,381 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in River Forest, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in River Forest, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt School and Willard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Forest, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in River Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in River Forest, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Grades: K-4
| 358 students
Rank: #22.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7560 Oak Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
Grades: 5-8
| 686 students
Rank: #33.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in River Forest, IL?
The top ranked public schools in River Forest, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Roosevelt School and Willard Elementary School. River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in River Forest, IL?
3 public schools are located in River Forest, IL.
What percentage of students in River Forest, IL go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in River Forest, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest, IL?
River Forest, IL public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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