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Best Schools in Lake Forest, IL
Lake Forest, IL has 20 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,856 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 60%, so schools in Lake Forest meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Forest, IL
The top high schools in Lake Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Adlai E Stevenson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Adlai E Stevenson Hsd 125 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 4489 Students
2. Lake Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Chsd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1438 Students
3. Libertyville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chsd 128 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1811 Students
4. Highland Park High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twp Hsd 113 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1739 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Forest, IL
The top middle schools in Lake Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Daniel Wright Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 764 Students
2. Deer Path Middle Sch West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 402 Students
3. Deer Path Middle Sch East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 346 Students
4. Northwood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Forest, IL
The top elementary schools in Lake Forest, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sheridan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 264 Students
2. Everett Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students
3. Half Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 605 Students
4. Cherokee Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest Sd 67 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 336 Students
5. Rondout Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rondout Sd 72 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 152 Students
6. Wayne Thomas Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Shore Sd 112 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 381 Students
7. Laura B Sprague School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincolnshire-prairieview Sd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 539 Students
8. School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of St Mary Upper Grade Center • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
9. School Of St Mary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
School Of St Mary • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 431 Students
10. Lake Forest Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake Forest, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Forest, IL
How many schools are in Lake Forest, IL?
Lake Forest, IL has 20 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,856 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Forest perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Lake Forest score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 60%, so on average schools in Lake Forest meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Forest?
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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- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 79%
- Projected: 63%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 60%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Lake Forest
7 of 7 schools in Lake Forest carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 7
All 7 public schools we grade in Lake Forest. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Private schools (6)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.