For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,460 students in Oak Forest, IL (there are , serving 465 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Oak Forest, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Oak Forest, IL are Kerkstra Elementary School, Lee R Foster Elementary School and Walter F Fierke Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Forest, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oak Forest have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Oak Forest, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kerkstra Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14950 Laramie Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2860
Grades: 1-5
| 402 students
Rank: #22.
Lee R Foster Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5931 School St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4763
Grades: 1-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Forest High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15201 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0500
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #55.
Fieldcrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Wagman St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #66.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Grades: 3-4
| 224 students
Rank: #77.
Arbor Park Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Jack Hille Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 488 students
Rank: #99.
Braun Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4971
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4971
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Grades: 1-2
| 235 students
Rank: n/an/a
Communication Dev Program
Special Education School
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy And Achieve
Alternative School
16333 Kilbourne Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Destiny Program
Special Education School
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-0900
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Challenge
Special Education School
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 873-1600
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 873-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Grades: PK-K
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Coop At Morton Gingerwo
Special Education School
16936 Forest Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 342-5320
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 342-5320
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oak Forest, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Oak Forest, IL include Kerkstra Elementary School, Lee R Foster Elementary School and Walter F Fierke Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in Oak Forest?
17 public schools are located in Oak Forest.
What percentage of students in Oak Forest go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Oak Forest are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Forest?
Oak Forest public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oak Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oak Forest include: Lee R Foster Elementary School vs. Kerkstra Elementary School, Kerkstra Elementary School vs. Lee R Foster Elementary School
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