Best High Schools in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL has 6 high schools with 10,034 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lake Forest score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lake Forest meet expectations.

1. Adlai E Stevenson High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students

2. Lake Forest High School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students

3. Libertyville High School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students

4. Highland Park High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,142 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lake Forest score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lake Forest meet expectations.

1. Daniel Wright Jr High School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students

2. Deer Path Middle Sch East

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students

3. Deer Path Middle Sch West

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students

4. Northwood Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lake Forest, IL

Lake Forest, IL has 9 elementary schools with 3,448 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lake Forest score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lake Forest underperform expectations.

1. Rondout Elem School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rondout Sd 72 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students

2. Sheridan Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students

3. Cherokee Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students

4. Everett Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students

5. Wayne Thomas Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students

6. Oak Terrace Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students

7. Laura B Sprague School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 539 Students

8. School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students

9. School Of St Mary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

School Of St Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students

10. Lake Forest Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Lake Forest Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 375 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Forest, IL

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lake Forest, IL has a total population of 19,386 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lake Forest, IL

15,624

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lake Forest, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

10.63 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.98 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.65 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Forest, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Forest, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,978 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake Forest, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Lake Forest, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Highwood, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bannockburn, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lake Bluff, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mettawa, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Highland Park, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lincolnshire, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Great Lakes, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Deerfield, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Riverwoods, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Green Oaks, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations