For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 600 students in Forsyth, IL (there are , serving 159 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Forsyth, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public school in Forsyth, IL is Maroa-forsyth Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forsyth, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Forsyth have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maroa-forsyth Grade School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
641 E Shafer St
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Forsyth, IL 62535
(217) 877-2023
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Forsyth, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Forsyth, IL include Maroa-forsyth Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Forsyth?
1 public schools are located in Forsyth.
What percentage of students in Forsyth go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Forsyth are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth?
Forsyth public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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