For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,350 students in River Forest, IL (there are , serving 1,511 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in River Forest, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top ranked public schools in River Forest, IL are Lincoln Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Roosevelt School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Forest, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in River Forest have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in River Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
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 schools in River Forest, IL?
The top ranked public schools in River Forest, IL include Lincoln Elementary School, Willard Elementary School and Roosevelt School. River Forest has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in River Forest?
3 public schools are located in River Forest.
What percentage of students in River Forest go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in River Forest are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest?
River Forest public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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