Schools in Ford Heights, Illinois (2025)
2 schools · 462 students · 2 public · median Enrollment 306.
Ford Heights, in Illinois, has 2 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 462 students. By level there are 1 middle, 1 elementary; by sector 2 public.
2 of the 2 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center (13.9, lower 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr (9.7, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr (306 students), Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center (156 students).
Ranked schools in Ford Heights
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 114Cottage Grove Upper Grade CenterFord Heights · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 156 students
- 210Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc CntrFord Heights · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 306 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 13.9 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 156 |
| 2 | Medgar Evers Primary Acadmc Cntr Ford Heights · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 9.7 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 306 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Ford Heights?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is the highest-ranked school in Ford Heights with a Success Index (US) of 13.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Ford Heights?
Ford Heights has 2 schools (1 middle, 1 elementary) educating 462 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Ford Heights?
The median Enrollment across schools in Ford Heights is 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.