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Best Schools in Forrest, IL
Forrest, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,649 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Forrest greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Forrest, IL
The top high schools in Forrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pontiac High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pontiac Twp Hsd 90 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
3. Tri-point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Middle Schools in Forrest, IL
The top middle schools in Forrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
2. Tri-point Jr High/elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 145 Students
3. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Forrest, IL
The top elementary schools in Forrest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
2. Saunemin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saunemin Ccsd 438 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
3. Tri Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 118 Students
4. Prairie Central Primary East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Forrest, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Forrest, IL has a total population of 1,405 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Forrest, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Forrest, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Forrest, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Forrest, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Forrest, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Forrest, IL
How many schools are in Forrest, IL?
Forrest, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,649 students in total.
How do schools in Forrest perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Forrest score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Forrest greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Forrest?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Forrest
2 of 2 schools in Forrest carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Forrest. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.