Overview

Forest Elementary School is a public 黄色app in Des Plaines, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 9 elementary 黄色apps in Community Consolidated School District 62.
This 黄色app supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Forest Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter 黄色apps in Illinois with the same grade levels.
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1375 S 5th Ave
Des Plaines, IL 60018
School leader: Ms Amber Soike
(847) 824-1380
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