Forest Elem School
Des Plaines, IL · CCSD 62 · Grades PK - 5
375th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 82%· Stable
Forest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elem School 375th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 82% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 82th in 2025.
Forest Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Forest Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 657 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.6% | 39.3% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 43.1% | 36.8% | ▼ 6.3 pts | |
| Asian | 9.2% | 15.7% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 4.9% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 2.7% | ▲ 2.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Forest Elem School
Typical home value $390K in zip 60018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Forest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Plainfield Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 0.6 mi away629th of 2,105
ELA 64% · Math 48% - 9Terrace Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1 mi away317th of 2,105
ELA 70% · Math 64% - 6Devonshire SchoolComm Cons SD 59 · 1 mi away937th of 2,105
ELA 51% · Math 43% - 7South Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.1 mi away801st of 2,105
ELA 53% · Math 48% - 9Central Elem SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.2 mi away387th of 2,105
ELA 66% · Math 63% - 6Brentwood Elem SchoolComm Cons SD 59 · 1.7 mi away1,037th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 41% - 5North Elementary SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.7 mi away1,197th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 36% - 9Iroquois Community SchoolCCSD 62 · 1.8 mi away282nd of 2,105
ELA 77% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Forest Elem School in?
Forest Elem School is part of the CCSD 62 district in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Is Forest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Forest Elem School 375th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 82% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Forest Elem School?
White 39%, Hispanic 37%, Asian 16%, Black 5% (657 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Forest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60018 is $390K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.