For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,711 students in Forest Park, IL (there are , serving 47 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Forest Park, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL are Proviso Math And Science Academy, Grant-white Elementary School and Field Stevenson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Forest Park have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forest Park, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Proviso Math And Science Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8601 Roosevelt Rd
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 556-5583
Gr: 9-12 | 921 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Grant-white Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
147 Circle Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5704
Gr: 3-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Field Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
925 Beloit Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5703
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5703
Gr: 3-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Forest Park Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
925 Beloit Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5742
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-5742
Gr: 6-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
1315 Marengo Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7498
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-7498
Gr: K-2 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Gr: PK-2 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Forest Park, IL include Proviso Math And Science Academy, Grant-white Elementary School and Field Stevenson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Forest Park?
6 public schools are located in Forest Park.
What percentage of students in Forest Park go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Forest Park are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forest Park?
Forest Park public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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