For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 128 students in Park Forest, IL.
Park Forest, IL public preschools have a diversity score of 0.41, which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 0.70.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Park Forest, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
170 Algonquin St
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 668-9201
Gr: PK | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Park Forest, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
635 Olmsted Rd
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1009 Blackhawk Dr
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 672-2651
Gr: K-4 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Park Forest Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
242 Orchard
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 748-5000
Gr: K-12 | 12 students
Rich Township High School Phoenix Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3230 W Lincoln Hgwy
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Park Forest, IL 60466
(708) 679-5915
Gr: 10-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Park Forest, IL?
1 public preschools are located in Park Forest, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Park Forest?
Park Forest public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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