For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 640 students in River Forest, IL. The top-ranked public middle school in River Forest, IL is Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Forest, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in River Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in River Forest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7560 Oak Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in River Forest, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in River Forest, IL include Roosevelt School. River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in River Forest?
1 public middle schools are located in River Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest?
River Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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