Forest Elementary School
Grades: PK-5
Students: 659
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 16:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
1375 South 5th Avenue
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 824-1380
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
6/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
Every year I've told my son you have the best reacher in the school, and so far every year the teachers involvement has eclipsed the previous year.
Posted by a parent on 1/28/2020Forest School is wonderful! The teachers and staff really care about their students. It's a great school to send your kids to.
Posted by a parent on 8/28/2014This school is great. The fifth grade teachers are always supportive and the students are diverse and friendly. A couple of free but good programs are offered to the fifth graders.
Posted by a parent on 6/30/2014I'm extremely disappointed in this school. I am not a parent but I am an older sibling who takes my younger siblings to school, pick them up for lunch and pick them up from school. I have had countless problems with a few staff members at Forest. I have felt singled out and treated with as much resp
Posted by a parent on 9/16/2013Nearby Schools
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Des Plaines schools - Forest Elementary School is located at 1375 South 5th Avenue, Des Plaines IL 60018. Forest Elementary School is in the Community Consolidated School District 62. Forest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK-5.
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