For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,437 students in Western Springs, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Western Springs, IL are Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Western Springs, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Western Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Western Springs, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5020 Central Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7678
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #22.
Field Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4335 Howard Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7675
Grades: K-5
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Mcclure Jr High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4225 Wolf Rd
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7590
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
John Laidlaw Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4072 Forest Ave
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Western Springs, IL 60558
(708) 246-7673
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Western Springs, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Western Springs, IL include Forest Hills Elementary School, Field Park Elementary School and Mcclure Jr High School. Western Springs has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Western Springs?
4 public elementary schools are located in Western Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Western Springs?
Western Springs public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Western Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Western Springs include: John Laidlaw Elementary School vs. Field Park Elementary School, John Laidlaw Elementary School vs. Forest Hills Elementary School, Forest Hills Elementary School vs. John Laidlaw Elementary School
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