Rondout Elem School

Rondout Elementary School is a public school in Lake Forest, Illinois, serving 149 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 8.3 to 1, students get consistent, close attention from educators — a structural advantage that shows up clearly in outcomes. The school earns a composite score of 9.9 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a 9.7 in academics and a 9.9 in growth.

Those numbers place Rondout third among 2,326 elementary schools in Illinois and fourth out of 3,813 public schools statewide — a level of performance that puts it ahead of every other public school in the state by measurable margin. For families in Lake Forest specifically, the choice is equally clear: Rondout ranks first among the city's seven public schools. The growth score of 9.9 is particularly meaningful for parents evaluating long-term outcomes.

It measures how much students advance year over year relative to peers statewide, not just where they start. Combined with strong absolute academic performance, that score signals a school where students at all starting points make real, documented progress. For families prioritizing both achievement and trajectory, Rondout's data makes a compelling, straightforward case.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Rondout Elem School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.3:1, Rondout 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.