Top 5 Best Lake Forest Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,347 students in Lake Forest, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL are Rondout Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Deer Path Middle Sch East. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Forest, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Lake Forest, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rondout Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
28593 N Bradley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Grades: K-8
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1360 N Sheridan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Grades: PK-4
| 221 students
Rank: #33.
Deer Path Middle Sch East
Math: 47% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
95 W Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-4470
Grades: 5-6
| 364 students
Rank: #44.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
475 Cherokee Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3805
Grades: K-4
| 325 students
Rank: #55.
Everett Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1111 Everett School Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5713
Grades: K-4
| 300 students
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Lake Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Grades: 3-8
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL include Rondout Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Deer Path Middle Sch East. Lake Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Forest, IL?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lake Forest, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest, IL?
Lake Forest, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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