Lake Forest Sd 67 School District
School District · Lake Forest, Illinois
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
1,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Avg Rating
9.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 2 mid
Enrollment
1,657
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#1 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+3.1
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$30,131
+$13,441 vs Illinois median
District size
1,657 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Lake Forest Sd 67 ranks #1 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Lake Forest Sd 67's schools with real test data average 9.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Deer Path Middle Sch West (9.9/10), Everett Elem School (9.9/10), and Deer Path Middle Sch East (9.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +29.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lake Forest Sd 67 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lake Forest Sd 67
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deer Path Middle Sch West | 9.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Everett Elem School | 9.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Deer Path Middle Sch East | 9.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Sheridan Elem School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Cherokee Elem School | 8.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Lake Forest Sd 67
Lake Forest Sd 67 is a Lake Forest, Illinois school district serving 5 schools.The district educates 1,657 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. District-level spending was $30,131 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.5/10, Lake Forest Sd 67 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Deer Path Middle Sch West, which has a composite score of 9.9/10.
In standardized testing, Lake Forest Sd 67 students show an average math proficiency of 72.1% and ELA proficiency of 67.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Lake Forest Sd 67, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Lake Forest Sd 67 with test data.
Schools in Lake Forest Sd 67
5 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Lake Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,657
- Teachers (FTE)
- 167
- District spending per student
- $30,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Lake Forest Sd 67 has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Lake Forest Sd 67?
The average composite rating for Lake Forest Sd 67 is 9.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Lake Forest Sd 67's district-level spending was $30,131 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest Sd 67?
The average student-teacher ratio in Lake Forest Sd 67 is 9.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Deer Path Middle Sch West is the highest-rated school in Lake Forest Sd 67 with a composite score of 9.9/10.
What are the test scores in Lake Forest Sd 67?
Across schools in Lake Forest Sd 67 with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Lake Forest Sd 67 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Lake Forest Sd 67 has an average school rating of 9.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.9%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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