Kerkstra Elem School
Oak Forest, IL · Forest Ridge SD 142 · Grades 1 - 5
852nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 60%▼ Declining
Kerkstra Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Kerkstra Elem School 852nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 60% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 60th in 2025 — declining.
Kerkstra Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Kerkstra Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 402 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.8% | 50.5% | ▼ 20.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.1% | 33.8% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.0% | 10.7% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Kerkstra Elem School
Typical home value $299K in zip 60452 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Kerkstra Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Ridge Early Childhood CenterForest Ridge SD 142 · 0.1 mi away
- 8Lee R Foster Elem SchoolForest Ridge SD 142 · 1 mi away566th of 2,105
ELA 63% · Math 53% - 5Scarlet Oak Elementary SchoolArbor Park SD 145 · 1.1 mi away1,239th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 36% - 3Kolmar Elem SchoolMidlothian SD 143 · 1.2 mi away1,658th of 2,105
ELA 37% · Math 15% - 5Springfield Elem SchoolMidlothian SD 143 · 1.7 mi away1,089th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 35% - 7Walter F Fierke Ed CenterCCSD 146 · 1.8 mi away825th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 50% - 4Nathan Hale IntermediateCook County SD 130 · 1.9 mi away1,386th of 2,105
ELA 43% · Math 24% - 3Nathan Hale Primary SchoolCook County SD 130 · 1.9 mi away1,505th of 2,105
ELA 33% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Kerkstra Elem School in?
Kerkstra Elem School is part of the Forest Ridge SD 142 district in Oak Forest, Illinois.
Is Kerkstra Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Kerkstra Elem School 852nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 60% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Kerkstra Elem School?
White 51%, Hispanic 34%, Black 11%, Two or more races 4% (402 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Kerkstra Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60452 is $299K 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.