For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,442 students in Lake Forest, IL. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Forest, IL are Rondout Elementary School, Sheridan Elementary School and Everett Elementary School. 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 59% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Lake Forest, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rondout Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
28593 N Bradley Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 362-2021
Gr: K-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-1160
Gr: PK-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Everett Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5713
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-5713
Gr: K-4 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Deer Path Middle School East
(Math: 58% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-4470
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 615-4470
Gr: 5-6 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Waukegan Rd, Lake Forest
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3805
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 234-3805
Gr: K-4 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Lake Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sally Potter School/lake Forest Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Lake Forest, IL 60045
(847) 566-9180
Gr: 3-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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 Everett Elementary School. 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?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lake Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Lake Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lake Forest include: Everett Elementary School vs. Cherokee Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Everett Elementary School, Deer Path Middle School East vs. Cherokee Elementary School
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