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Best 60466 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,068 students in 60466, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 51 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 60466, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60466, IL are Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60466 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60466, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60466, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackhawk Primary Center
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
130 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9501
Gr: K-3 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Illinois School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Mohawk Primary Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Mohawk St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9301
Gr: K-3 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Indiana Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
165 Indiana St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-5300
Gr: 4-6 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
21st Century Primary Center
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
240 S Orchard Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9451
Gr: K-3 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #66.
Michelle Obama School Of Technology
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
530 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Talala Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
430 Talala St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 367-2560
Gr: K-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Algonquin Primary Center
170 Algonquin St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Gr: PK | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60466, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60466, IL include Blackhawk Primary Center, Illinois School and Mohawk Primary Center.
How many public schools are located in 60466?
8 public schools are located in 60466.
What percentage of students in 60466 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 60466 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60466?
60466 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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