Best Forest Glen Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,564 students in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forest Glen are Sauganash Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School and Edgebrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sauganash Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6040 N Kilpatrick Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-3470
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1188
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Edgebrook Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6525 N Hiawatha Ave
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 534-1194
Gr: PK-8 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago, IL include Sauganash Elementary School, Wildwood Elementary School and Edgebrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Forest Glen, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

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