For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 819 students in Park Forest, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park Forest, IL are Illinois School and Michelle Obama School Of Technology. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Park Forest, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Park Forest have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Park Forest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Illinois School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Illinois St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 747-0301
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Michelle Obama School Of Technology
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
530 Lakewood Blvd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9600
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Park Forest, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Park Forest, IL include Illinois School and Michelle Obama School Of Technology.
How many public middle schools are located in Park Forest?
2 public middle schools are located in Park Forest.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Forest?
Park Forest public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Park Forest are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Park Forest include: Illinois School vs. Michelle Obama School Of Technology, Michelle Obama School Of Technology vs. Illinois School
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