Overview

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School is a public school in Forrest, IL. It is one of 4 elementary schools in Prairie Central Community Unit School District 8.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Prairie Central Upper Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
9/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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About the School

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Neighborhood

PO Box 496
Forrest, IL 61741
School leader: Mr Ben Klekamp
(815) 657-8238
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Open Door Of Hope Christian Academy
    0.24 miles
    Private; 4, 6, 8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Prairie Central Jr High School
    0.37 miles
    Public district; 7-8
    1.0 (1 Review)
  • 5 /10
    Prairie Central High School
    4.96 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    2.3 (4 Reviews)
  • NA
    Prairie Central Pre-School
    5.53 miles
    Private; PK, K
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Westview Elementary School
    5.61 miles
    Public district; 2-4
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • NA
    Faithful Friends Christian Ps
    5.86 miles
    Private; PK
    5.0 (1 Review)
  • NA
    Prairie Central Primary East
    6.27 miles
    Public district; PK, K-1
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Saunemin Elementary School
    9.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • NA
    Pontiac Christian School
    11.33 miles
    Private; PK-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 8 /10
    Tri-Point Jr High/Elementary School
    11.73 miles
    Public district; PK, 4-8
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 6 /10
    Westview Elementary School
    5.61 miles
    Public district; 2-4
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Saunemin Elementary School
    9.58 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Prairie Central High School
    4.96 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    2.3 (4 Reviews)
  • 5 /10
    Tri-Point High School
    11.69 miles
    Public district; 9-12
    2.3 (3 Reviews)
  • 4 /10
    Lincoln Elementary School
    14.12 miles
    Public district; 2-3
    0 (0 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Prairie Central Jr High School
    0.37 miles
    Public district; 7-8
    1.0 (1 Review)
  • 3 /10
    Washington Elementary School
    14.0 miles
    Public district; 4-5
    5.0 (2 Reviews)
  • 3 /10
    Pontiac Jr High School
    14.02 miles
    Public district; 6-8
    0 (0 Reviews)