For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 465 students in Forrest, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Forrest, IL are Prairie Central Upper Elementary School and Prairie Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forrest, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Forrest have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Forrest, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Central Upper Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 496
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8238
Grades: 5-6
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 N Wood St
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 228 students
Forrest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forrest, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Forrest, IL include Prairie Central Upper Elementary School and Prairie Central Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Forrest?
2 public schools are located in Forrest.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest?
Forrest public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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