Willard Elem School

Willard Elementary School serves 347 students in prekindergarten through fourth grade in River Forest, Illinois, consistently ranking as one of the state's top elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10, the school ranks 49th out of 3,819 schools statewide, placing it in the 99th percentile for academic performance. The school maintains an excellent 12-to-1 student-teacher ratio with 29 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with personalized attention in their early academic years.

Academic achievement is particularly strong, with 67% of students scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading across all grade levels tested. Located at 1250 Ashland Avenue, Willard Elementary sits in the heart of River Forest, a well-established suburban community in Cook County. The school draws from an educated and economically stable neighborhood, where 76% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $144,784.

With a poverty rate of just 1.2% and median home values of $668,900, the surrounding ZIP code of 60305 reflects a community deeply invested in education. This combination of strong academic performance, favorable class sizes, and community support makes Willard Elementary an attractive option for families seeking quality early childhood education in a prosperous suburban setting.