Brook Forest Elem School

Brook Forest Elementary School in Oak Brook, Illinois serves 279 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5 to 1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers throughout the school day. Academically, Brook Forest stands at the very top.

The school earned a composite score of 9.9 out of 10, with a perfect 10.0 for academics and a 9.8 for growth — an overall rating of Exceptional. It ranks first among all 2,326 public elementary schools in Illinois, and first among all 3,813 public schools across the state regardless of level. Put simply, Brook Forest outperforms 100 percent of Illinois public schools.

What separates Brook Forest from other high-scoring schools is the combination of peak academic achievement and a strong growth score. High achievement alone can reflect the demographics of a community. A 9.8 growth score means students are making exceptional progress relative to expectations — teachers are driving real learning gains.

For families comparing elementary options in Oak Brook or across the broader Chicago metro area, the data is unambiguous: Brook Forest delivers results that no other public elementary school in Illinois currently matches.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Brook Forest Elem School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.