Top Rankings
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,539 students in Forest Ridge SD 142 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Forest Ridge SD 142 School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,382 Schools
# Students
1,539 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
137,830 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#342 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.4%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
34%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
49%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,052 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,677 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,052
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,677
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Forest Ridge SD 142 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kerkstra Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Gr: 1-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #22.
Lee R Foster Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5931 School St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Gr: 1-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Jack Hille Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,539 students.
What is the rank of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District is ranked #349 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
49% of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Forest Ridge SD 142 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,677 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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