For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 895 students in Park Forest, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Park Forest, IL are Illinois School and Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Forest, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Park Forest have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Park Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Illinois School
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
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology
(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
| 496 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 2023)
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 middle schools in Park Forest, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Park Forest, IL include Illinois School and Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology.
How many public middle schools are located in Park Forest?
2 public middle schools are located in Park Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Forest?
Park Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Park Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Park Forest include: Illinois School vs. Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology, Michelle Obama Sch Of Technology vs. Illinois School
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