For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,350 students in River Forest, IL (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,369 private students). 51% 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 (2026)
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?
51% 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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