One of the most attractive features of Lake Forest is its world-class education system. Great elementary and middle schools feed into Lake Forest High School. One of the best public high schools in Illinois, the schools consistently produces excellent test scores and sends nearly all of its graduates to four-year colleges. Notable alumni include novelist Dave Eggers, acclaimed musician Andrew Bird, and movie star Vince Vaughn.
Lake Forest High Schools
- Lake Forest High School: 1285 N McKinley Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Middle Schools
- Deer Path Middle School: 95 W. Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
Elementary Schools
- Cherokee Elementary School: 475 E. Cherokee, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
- Everett Elementary School: 1111 Everett School Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
- Sheridan Elementary School: 1360 N. Sheridan Road, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045
