For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,872 students in Oak Forest, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Forest, IL are Walter F Fierke Educational Center, Kerkstra Elementary School and Lee R Foster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Forest, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oak Forest have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oak Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Kerkstra Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Grades: 1-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Lee R Foster Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5931 School St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Fieldcrest Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Wagman St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Jack Hille Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #66.
Arbor Park Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #77.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Grades: 3-4
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Grades: 1-2
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Forest, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Forest, IL include Walter F Fierke Educational Center, Kerkstra Elementary School and Lee R Foster Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oak Forest?
8 public elementary schools are located in Oak Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Forest?
Oak Forest public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oak Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oak Forest include: Lee R Foster Elementary School vs. Kerkstra Elementary School, Kerkstra Elementary School vs. Lee R Foster Elementary School
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