Park Forest Sd 163 School District
School District · Park Forest, Illinois
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,523
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
1,523
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#254 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,572
+$6,882 vs Illinois median
District size
1,523 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Park Forest Sd 163 ranks #254 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Park Forest Sd 163's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Barack Obama Sch of Ldership (7.8/10), 21st Century Primary Center (7.7/10), and Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Park Forest Sd 163 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Park Forest Sd 163
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | 21st Century Primary Center | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Blackhawk Primary Center | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Mohawk Primary Center | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Park Forest Sd 163
Park Forest Sd 163 is a Park Forest, Illinois school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,523 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $23,572 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Park Forest Sd 163 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Barack Obama Sch of Ldership, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Park Forest Sd 163 students show an average math proficiency of 29.4% and ELA proficiency of 36.0%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Park Forest Sd 163, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Park Forest Sd 163 with test data.
Schools in Park Forest Sd 163
6 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Park Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- District spending per student
- $23,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Park Forest Sd 163?
Park Forest Sd 163 has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Park Forest Sd 163?
The average composite rating for Park Forest Sd 163 is 6.8/10. 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 Park Forest Sd 163?
Park Forest Sd 163's district-level spending was $23,572 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 Park Forest Sd 163?
The average student-teacher ratio in Park Forest Sd 163 is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Park Forest Sd 163?
Barack Obama Sch of Ldership is the highest-rated school in Park Forest Sd 163 with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Park Forest Sd 163?
Across schools in Park Forest Sd 163 with test data, the average math proficiency is 29.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Park Forest Sd 163 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Park Forest Sd 163 has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 6 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 29.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 36.0%
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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