Forreston Grade School vs German Valley Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forreston Grade School
Forreston · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
238 students
German Valley Grade School
Forreston · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
70 students
| Measure | Forreston Grade School Forreston, Illinois | German Valley Grade School Forreston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #787 of 2,303 | #326 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24257 of 50,301 | #12500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 238 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.5% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 32% | – |
| city | Forreston | Forreston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •German Valley Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 51.3).
- •German Valley Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 39.5%).
- •Forreston Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 17.5).
- •Forreston Grade School is the larger school with 238 students compared with 70.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forreston Grade School better than German Valley Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), German Valley Grade School ranks higher (68.3 vs 51.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forreston Grade School and German Valley Grade School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Forreston and Forreston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forreston Grade School: 238. German Valley Grade School: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forreston Grade School and German Valley Grade School rank in Illinois?
Forreston Grade School is 787th of 2,303 and German Valley Grade School is 326th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).