Forest Hills Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Western Springs, Illinois 60558 · Western Springs SD 101
#27 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#1542 of 50,301 nationally
About Forest Hills Elem School
Forest Hills Elem School is a public elementary located in Western Springs, in the Western Springs SD 101 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 289 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (95th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 289.
There are 4 schools in Western Springs; Forest Hills Elem School ranks 2nd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)12.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Forest Hills Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 12.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Forest Hills Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Oak Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
446 students · 1.5 km away
Field Park Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students · 1.7 km away
McClure Jr High School
Western Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students · 1.7 km away
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students · 1.9 km away
Hinsdale Middle School
Hinsdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
755 students · 1.9 km away
Highlands Elem School
La Grange Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
565 students · 2.0 km away
Highlands Middle School
La Grange Highlands · Public middle · Grades 5–8
429 students · 2.1 km away
The Lane Elem School
Hinsdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
345 students · 2.2 km away
Elm Elem School
Burr Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
287 students · 2.5 km away
Lyons Twp High Sch
La Grange · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,706 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
Burr Oak Academy
Calumet Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
289 students
Beulah Park Elem School
Zion · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
289 students
Hazelgreen Elem School
Alsip · Public elementary · Grades K–6
290 students
Shabbona Elem School
Bourbonnais · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
Maplewood Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
290 students
Burr Oak Elem School
Calumet Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
290 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Hills Elem School a good school?
Forest Hills Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 87.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Forest Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Forest Hills Elem School ranks #27 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #1542 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Forest Hills Elem School?
Forest Hills Elem School had 289 students in 2025.
Is Forest Hills Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Forest Hills Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Forest Hills Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Forest Hills Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.