Betsy Ross Elementary School

Betsy Ross Elementary School is in a beautiful old brick building with a newer wing.

Students are the highest priority at Betsy Ross Elementary School.

A view of Betsy Ross Elementary School from the street.

Betsy Ross Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-2

1315 Marengo Ave, Forest Park, IL

Forest Park School District No. 91

145 Students

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Bill Milnamow

Student Teacher Ratio
10:1

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

10:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

22.2%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

54%

Female

46%

Black

36.5%

White

30.7%

Hispanic

26.3%

Two or more races

4.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

6/16/2021

We absolutely LOVE Betsy Ross. Ms. Skinner is amazing and absolutely 100% committed to her students. She is the best!!

5.0 parent

6/4/2021

Teaching and support staff is amazing, this small school exceeded all of my expectations.

5.0 parent

2/10/2018

My daughter is in first grade at Betsy Ross and we have thoroughly enjoyed her education experience thus far. Her kindergarten and first grade classes have bothe been led by strong active teachers with assistance from aids and curriculum coaches in reading and math. The school’s community is support...

5.0 parent

12/20/2016

We went from private school to Betsy Ross and were very impressed. The class size is very small (smaller than private) and the staff is amazing. Mr. Milnamow is an amazing administrator and really cares about the well being of the children not solely academics. The curriculum challenges them to be g...

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Illinois Cook County Forest Park 60130

Betsy Ross Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-2 in Forest Park, IL, in the Forest Park neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Park School District No. 91 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 145 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Betsy Ross Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B. The average home value in this area is $342,123. Discover additional schools in the area, like J. Sterling Morton High School West, Proviso East High School, J Sterling Morton East High School, and more. Learn more about what Forest Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Betsy Ross Elementary School.

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