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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,511 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 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,511 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
109 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
28%
% Black
10%
16%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,781 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,071
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,781
$21,244
Best Forest Ridge SD 142 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kerkstra Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Grades: 1-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Lee R Foster Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5931 School St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Jack Hille Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Grades: PK-K
| 227 students
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 1,511 students.
What is the rank of Forest Ridge SD 142 School District?
Forest Ridge SD 142 School District is ranked #344 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
50% 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 2% 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 14:1, which is equal to 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 $15,781 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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