For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,951 students in Park Forest, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Park Forest, IL are Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Forest, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Park Forest have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Park Forest, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk Primary Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Grades: K-3
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Illinois School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Grades: K-8
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Primary Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mohawk St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Grades: K-3
| 242 students
Rank: #44.
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology And The Arts
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
530 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 523 students
Rank: #55.
Indiana Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Grades: 4-6
| 226 students
Rank: #66.
21st Century Primary Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
240 S Orchard Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Grades: K-3
| 161 students
Rank: #77.
Talala Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
430 Talala St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Park Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
635 Olmsted Rd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Grades: 7-8
| 780 students
1009 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Grades: K-4
| 423 students
Park Forest Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 Orchard
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
300 Sauk Trl
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-6100
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-6100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rich Township High School Phoenix Campus (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
3230 W Lincoln Hgwy
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Grades: 10-12
| 76 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Park Forest, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Park Forest, IL include Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Park Forest, IL?
7 public elementary schools are located in Park Forest, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Forest, IL?
Park Forest, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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