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Blackhawk Primary Center

130 Blackhawk Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466

Ranked 432 of 1380 in Illinois

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Blackhawk Primary Center

130 Blackhawk Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466

About Blackhawk Primary Center

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 25% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
169
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.37%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 11.83%
Black 79.88%
Two+ Races 5.33%
Native Am. 0.59%
White
2.37%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
11.83%
Black
79.88%
Two+ Races
5.33%
Native Am.
0.59%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 169
41.42%
70 Female
58.58%
99 Male

Student Population

169 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Blackhawk Primary Center Contact Information

Address

130 Blackhawk Dr, Park Forest, IL 60466

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Phone

(708) 668-9501

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2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Families at Blackhawk Primary Center are being kept up-to-date on District 163 school calendar changes for May 2026. The district has also scheduled no school Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day, so families can plan transportation, childcare and end-of-year routines. This is a good reminder for Blackhawk families since younger students often need help to get scheduled early. The update also keeps households connected to district communication as the school year moves into the final weeks.

FAQ

Q1. What family resources does Blackhawk Primary Center provide?

Ans. Blackhawk Primary Center is the place for school updates, calendar, district communication tools, family notices and parent resources to help you plan your school day.

Q2. What is Blackhawk Primary Center’s benefit to young learners?

Ans. Blackhawk Primary Center focuses on classroom routines, early reading, number sense, social growth, confidence and readiness for the next level of school.

Q3. What is the role of Blackhawk Primary Center in District 163?

Ans. Blackhawk Primary Center is one of the district’s primary campuses that helps students develop early skills before they are placed in later grades.

Q4. How do parents find out about Blackhawk Primary Center updates?

Ans. Families of Blackhawk Primary Center can make use of the school website, district app, live feed, calendar posts, and direct school communication.

Q5. What would make families want to attend Blackhawk Primary Center?

Ans. Blackhawk Primary Center offers a compact primary-grade campus with district support, early-learning focus and a clear Park Forest school pathway.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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