Forest Ridge School District 142, Illinois

Forest Ridge School District 142 is an elementary school district in Cook County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 8. About 16,223 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²) of land.

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Forest Ridge School District 142 in Illinois
Midlothian School District 143
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
16,223 ± 1,601
Grades
Pre-K to 8
Type
Elementary school district
County
Cook County
Land area
4.97 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Median household income
$90,117 ± $11,388
Median home value
$233,300 ± $16,915
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1715480
Coordinates (central point)
41.624150, -87.752588

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Bordering elementary school districts, nearest first

  1. Midlothian School District 1431.8 mi east
  2. Arbor Park School District 1452.3 mi south
  3. Community Consolidated School District 1462.4 mi southwest
  4. Cook County School District 1302.9 mi northeast
  5. Prairie-Hills Elementary School District 1443.5 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Forest Ridge School District 142. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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