Total enrollment
1,333
-91 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in River Forest
Illinois · Public K-12
In total, River Forest hosts 3 public K-12 schools with about 1,333 students, an average of 444 per campus.
7-year change in River Forest
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
66%
was 72%
% Hispanic
12%
was 10%
% Black
5%
was 7%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elem School | Elementary | PK-04 | 381 |
| Roosevelt School | Middle | 05-08 | 625 |
| Willard Elem School | Elementary | PK-04 | 327 |
About River Forest
Public education in River Forest, Illinois runs across 3 schools that instructs roughly 1,333 students. By footprint, River Forest sits in the rural-scale bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in River Forest has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,424 students to 1,333. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 72% to 66%.
On this page, the community for River Forest discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.