Kerkstra Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

14950 Laramie Ave, Oak Forest, IL

Forest Ridge School District No. 142

354 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Lori J Leppert

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
43%

B+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

43%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 33	Full Time Teachers 33
Teachers in First or Second Year 55.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 54.8%	Female 45.2%
White 45.9%	Hispanic 37%
Black 11.8%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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...

2.0 other

10/18/2023

This the worst School you can have your child in if you are a minority.

5.0 parent

10/29/2019

This school is Great, my both children love going there, teachers are great and everybody is super friendly

5.0 other

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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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 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 43% are proficient in reading. Kerkstra Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $327,648. 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.

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