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Best Oak Forest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,529 students in Oak Forest, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 495 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oak Forest, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kerkstra Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14950 Laramie Ave
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
5931 School St
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
6535 Victoria Dr
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
15201 Central Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Wagman St
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5731 Albert Dr
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17303 Central Ave
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:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 151st St
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:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6020 151st St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-4971
Rank: n/an/a
Arbor Elementary School
17303 Central Ave
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
Rank: n/an/a
Deaf/hard Of Hearing Program
Special Education School
6020 151st St
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
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Destiny Program
Special Education School
6020 151st St
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
Rank: n/an/a
Ridge Early Childhood Center
5151 149th St
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

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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oak Forest are often viewed compared to one another?

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