Best Schools in Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest, IL has a total of 20 schools including 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 15,624 students attend Lake Forest, IL schools. On average, schools in Lake Forest score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Lake Forest don't meet expectations.
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
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Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
2. Lake Forest High School
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Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
3. Libertyville High School
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Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
4. Highland Park High School
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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
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Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Deer Path Middle Sch East
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students
3. Deer Path Middle Sch West
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
4. Northwood Middle School
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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
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Rondout Sd 72 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students
2. Sheridan Elem School
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
3. Cherokee Elem School
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students
4. Everett Elem School
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Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students
5. Wayne Thomas Elem School
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North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
6. Oak Terrace Elem School
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North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 373 Students
7. Laura B Sprague School
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Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 539 Students
8. School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center
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School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
9. School Of St Mary
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School Of St Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
10. Lake Forest Country Day School
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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
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 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
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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