Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Forest Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Forest Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Forest Hills Elementary School's student population of 296 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Forest Hills Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-74%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Forest Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Forest Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Laidlaw Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Forest Hills Elementary School?
296 students attend Forest Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Forest Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Forest Hills Elementary School?
Forest Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Forest Hills Elementary School offer ?
Forest Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Forest Hills Elementary School part of?
Forest Hills Elementary School is part of Western Springs SD 101 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School 8:40-9:40am
May 29, 2026 (Friday)
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