Average
#398 of 716 private schools in IL
Forest Bluff School
Elementary School · Lake Bluff, IL
A private elementary school in Lake Bluff, IL serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8 W SCRANTON AVE, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
Data not available
View data sources
Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Forest Bluff School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated871/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lake Bluff), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,546
Median home value
$568,500
Median rent
$1,672/mo
College educated
66.5%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Bluff Elem SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Sheridan Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–4 | 1.2 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Forrestal Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–3 | 1.8 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Learn Chtr Sch 6 N Chicago CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.0 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 503 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Forest Bluff School is listed in Lake Bluff, IL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Forest Bluff School
Forest Bluff School is a private elementary school in Lake Bluff, IL, serving approximately 100 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #398 of 716 private schools in IL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Forest Bluff School
What grades does Forest Bluff School serve?
Forest Bluff School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Forest Bluff School?
Forest Bluff School has an enrollment of approximately 100 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Bluff School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Bluff School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Forest Bluff School rank in IL?
Forest Bluff School ranks #398 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is Forest Bluff School's MySchoolScout rating?
Forest Bluff School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Forest Bluff School a private school?
Yes, Forest Bluff School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Forest Bluff School a religious school?
No, Forest Bluff School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 100
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (847) 295-8338
- Area population (ZIP 60044)
- 10,289
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60044; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.