For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,416 students in Western Springs, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 770 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Western Springs, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%). Western Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
The top-ranked public schools in Western Springs, IL are Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Western Springs, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Western Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Western Springs, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Field Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4335 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
John Laidlaw Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Western Springs, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Western Springs, IL include Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Western Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public schools are located in Western Springs?
4 public schools are located in Western Springs.
What percentage of students in Western Springs go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Western Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs?
Western Springs public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Western Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Western Springs include: John Laidlaw Elementary School vs. Forest Hills Elementary School, John Laidlaw Elementary School vs. Field Park Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School vs. John Laidlaw Elementary School
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