For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Forreston, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Forreston, IL are Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forreston, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Forreston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Forreston, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forreston Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2301
Gr: 1-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Forreston Jr/sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2175
Gr: 6-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
601 E Main St
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 362-2279
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Forreston, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po B0x 665
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Forreston, IL 61030
(815) 938-2195
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forreston, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Forreston, IL include Forreston Grade School and Forreston Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Forreston?
3 public schools are located in Forreston.
What is the racial composition of students in Forreston?
Forreston public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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