For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 220 students in Forrest, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Forrest, IL is Prairie Central Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Forrest have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Forrest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 N Center St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Gr: 5-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Forrest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Gr: K-4 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Forrest, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Forrest, IL include Prairie Central Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Forrest?
1 public elementary schools are located in Forrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest?
Forrest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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