Elementary Schools in Lake Forest School District 67

Summary:

The Lake Forest School District 67 in Illinois is home to three exceptional elementary schools: Cherokee Elementary School, Everett Elementary School, and Sheridan Elementary School. These schools consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, providing a high-quality education to their students.

Among the three schools, Sheridan Elementary School stands out as the top performer, ranking 18th out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools for the 2024-2025 school year. Sheridan boasts the highest test scores in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, significantly outpacing the district and state averages. Everett Elementary School also performs exceptionally well, ranking 87th in the state and excelling in Mathematics. While Cherokee Elementary School lags slightly behind the other two, it still maintains a strong 5-star rating and impressive test scores.

Across all three schools, the Lake Forest School District 67 demonstrates a commitment to educational excellence. The district allocates resources equitably, with similar per-student spending across the schools. Additionally, the schools maintain low student-teacher ratios, contributing to their ability to provide personalized attention and support to their students. While the district faces a challenge with chronic absenteeism, the overall performance of these elementary schools is a testament to the district's dedication to ensuring a high-quality education for all students.

District Detail

300 S Waukegan Rd
Lake Forest, IL 60045-2643

(847) 604-7401

SchoolDigger Rank:
24^th of 811 Illinois districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-8
Students: 1,652

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				IAR English Language Arts (2025)			IAR Mathematics (2025)			% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Pneumococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	IAR English Language Arts 3rd Grade	IAR English Language Arts 4th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	IAR Mathematics 4th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cherokee Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 S Waukegan Rd	Lake Forest	60045	Lake County	Lake Forest School District 67	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 234-3805	343	33	10.2		295 (86.0%)	3 (0.9%)	18 (5.2%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.2%)	92.6	125^th of 2056 public elementary schools	93.9%		84.2	279^th of 2067 public elementary schools	86.5%	154	71.8	78.4	75.0	83.3	79.7	81.6	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	45.1	99.1	99.1		$24,463	$423	$24,040
Everett Elementary School	Public	K-4	300 S Waukegan Rd	Lake Forest	60045	Lake County	Lake Forest School District 67	No	(n/a)	No	No	(847) 234-5713	308	28	11.0		243 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.8%)	19 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	94.2	87^th of 2056 public elementary schools	95.8%		97.8	33^rd of 2067 public elementary schools	98.4%	54	69.2	93.3	80.8	81.5	93.3	87.2	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0		98.7	99.0		$24,719	$423	$24,295
Sheridan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 S Waukegan Rd	Lake Forest	60045	Lake County	Lake Forest School District 67	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(847) 234-1160	265	25	10.7		242 (91.3%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.3%)	97.6	18^th of 2056 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.4	40^th of 2067 public elementary schools	98.1%	22	86.7	92.7	89.5	88.9	92.7	90.7	97.0	97.0	97.0	97.0	17.2	97.0	97.0	17.2	$26,762	$514	$26,248

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
North Shore School District 112	1.51 mi	9	101^st
Special Educ District Lake County/Sedol	2.1 mi	10
Bannockburn School District 106	2.72 mi	1	15^th
Lake Forest CHSD 115	2.72 mi	1	12^th
Township HSD 113	2.8 mi	2	25^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.