For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 900 students in Great Lakes, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Lakes, IL are Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus and Forrestal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Great Lakes, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Great Lakes have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Great Lakes, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3131 Sheridan Rd
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 377-0600
Gr: K-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Forrestal Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2833 E Washington Ave
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 689-6310
Gr: K-3 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Great Lakes, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Great Lakes, IL include Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus and Forrestal Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Great Lakes?
2 public elementary schools are located in Great Lakes.
What is the racial composition of students in Great Lakes?
Great Lakes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Great Lakes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Great Lakes include: Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago Campus vs. Forrestal Elementary School
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