Schools in Lake Forest, Illinois (2025)
7 schools · 3,162 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 343.
Ranked schools in Lake Forest
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Illinois.
- 189Deer Path Middle Sch WestLake Forest · Public Middle67% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 287Lake Forest High SchoolLake Forest · Public High76% Math proficiency · 1,359 students
- 387Cherokee Elem SchoolLake Forest · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 343 students
- 477Deer Path Middle Sch EastLake Forest · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 576Everett Elem SchoolLake Forest · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 308 students
- 672Sheridan Elem SchoolLake Forest · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 265 students
- 766Rondout Elem SchoolLake Forest · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 151 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Path Middle Sch West Lake Forest · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 89.0 Top 5% | 67% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 2 | Lake Forest High School Lake Forest · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 87.4 Top 5% | 76% Math proficiency | 1,359 |
| 3 | Cherokee Elem School Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 86.5 Top 5% | 77% Math proficiency | 343 |
| 4 | Deer Path Middle Sch East Lake Forest · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 77.1 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 5 | Everett Elem School Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Public | 75.7 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 308 |
| 6 | Sheridan Elem School Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 72.0 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 265 |
| 7 | Rondout Elem School Lake Forest · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 66.3 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 151 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Lake Forest?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is the highest-ranked school in Lake Forest with a Success Index (US) of 89.0 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Lake Forest?
Lake Forest has 7 schools (2 middle, 1 high, 4 elementary) educating 3,162 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Lake Forest?
The median Enrollment across schools in Lake Forest is 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.