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3 schools in Forreston

Illinois · Public K-12

Within Forreston, Illinois, 3 public K-12 schools teach roughly 714 students, an average of 238 per campus.

7-year change in Forreston

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
714
-33 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
87%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Forreston Grade SchoolElementary01-05238
Forreston Jr/Sr High SchHigh06-12406
German Valley Grade SchoolElementaryPK-KG70

About Forreston

Public education in Forreston, Illinois runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 714 students. By footprint, Forreston sits in the low-population bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 238, lower than the state mean of about 480.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 4%: 747 students in SY 2017-18 versus 714 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Forreston opened 1 school, going from 2 to 3.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Forreston discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Forreston?
Forreston, Illinois has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 714 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Forreston?
Forreston has 2 elementary, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Forreston?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch is the largest public school in Forreston by enrollment, with approximately 406 students.
What school districts serve Forreston?
Forreston public schools are operated by Forrestville Valley CUSD 221.
What grade levels do public schools in Forreston cover?
Public schools in Forreston serve students from pre-K through grade 12.