Joseph Deardurff
Keller Williams ONEChicago
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67 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$240,000 Price
Kerkstra Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
14950 Laramie Ave,
Oak Forest, IL
Forest Ridge School District No. 142
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Lori J Leppert
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
52%
Niche Grade
B+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
55.6%
GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
57.8%
Female
42.2%
White
55%
Hispanic
29.3%
Black
10.8%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/29/2025
Overall we’ve had a positive experience at Kerkstra. The teachers, principal and support staff are all very helpful and work well as a team to foster the student’s growth. My child has been challenged and supported throughout his time at Kerkstra. The rating definitely reflects the education your ch...
10/18/2023
This the worst School you can have your child in if you are a minority.
10/29/2019
This school is Great, my both children love going there, teachers are great and everybody is super friendly
10/20/2015
One of only 16 Blue Ribbon Schools in the state. Fantastic teachers and music program make this school a gem. The teachers care about every student and make the students feel as if they are part of a team , working hard together for the whole schools success. Sending our kids to this school rather t...
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$152K - $532K
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$322,385
Median Lot Size
11,325 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$97,616
% of College Grads
30.5%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,723 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,305 - $1,625 per month
- Manchester Court Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 900 Sq Ft
- 14700 Central Ave
- Oak Forest, IL
Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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Parks in this Area
Convent Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Playground
Lagoon Park
- Fishing
- Lake
Don Burns Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
James Jesk Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Tower Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Playground
Fieldcrest Park
Gene Leonard Park
- Soccer
- Trails
- Playground
Central Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Football
Heritage Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Playground
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Kerkstra Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Oak Forest, IL, in the Oak Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Forest Ridge School District No. 142 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 354 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. Kerkstra Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $322,385. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oak Forest High School, Bremen High School, Delta Summit Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Oak Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kerkstra Elementary School.