For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,649 students in Forest Park, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 36 private students). 98% 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, Field Stevenson Elementary School and Forest Park Middle 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forest Park, IL (2026)
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) 338-4164
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 338-4164
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
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 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
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 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 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 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
543 Hannah Ave
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Forest Park, IL 60130
(708) 366-6945
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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, Field Stevenson Elementary School and Forest Park Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Forest Park?
5 public schools are located in Forest Park.
What percentage of students in Forest Park go to public school?
98% 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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