Overview

Forest Park Individual Ed School is a magnet school in Joliet, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and 3 sports. It is one of 16 elementary schools in Joliet Public School District 86 School District.
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School Rating

Forest Park Individual Ed School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
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Courses & Programs

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School Improvement

Thrive Award
This school received a Thrive Award in 2024. Schools that win Thrive Awards have better outcomes for student learning, college readiness, and test scores.
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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

1220 California Avenue
Joliet, IL 60432
School leader: Mr Jacob Darley
(815) 723-0414
(815) 740-5452
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