Park Forest Sd 163 School District
School District · Park Forest, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
5.1
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,572
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Evaluating Park Forest Sd 163?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Park Forest Sd 163 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Blackhawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Michelle Obama Sch of Technology
Park Forest · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mohawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#525 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below 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 #525 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Park Forest Sd 163's schools with real test data average 5.1/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Blackhawk Primary Center (6.6/10), Michelle Obama Sch of Technology (5.7/10), and Mohawk Primary Center (5.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
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 | Blackhawk Primary Center | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Michelle Obama Sch of Technology | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Mohawk Primary Center | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Barack Obama Sch of Ldership | 4.3 / 10 |
| 5 | 21st Century Primary Center | 3.9 / 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. The district invests $23,572 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.1/10, Park Forest Sd 163 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Blackhawk Primary Center, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Park Forest Sd 163 students show an average math proficiency of 40.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.7%.
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 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Park Forest
- Total Enrollment
- 1,523
- Teachers (FTE)
- 109
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data 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 5.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Park Forest Sd 163?
Park Forest Sd 163 spends $23,572 per student per year.
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?
Blackhawk Primary Center is the highest-rated school in Park Forest Sd 163 with a composite score of 6.6/10.
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 40.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.7%. 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 5.1/10 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
- 5.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.7%
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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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