For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,529 students in 60452, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 562 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 60452, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60452, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 60452 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 60452, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60452, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 1-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: 1-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 3-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Gr: 1-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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
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
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
Gr: 11-12
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
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
Rank: n/an/a
5151 149th St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-2964
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60452, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60452, IL include Kerkstra Elementary School, Lee R Foster Elementary School and Walter F Fierke Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in 60452?
17 public schools are located in 60452.
What percentage of students in 60452 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 60452 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60452?
60452 public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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