Top Rankings
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,572 students in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
1,572 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
120 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#602 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)12%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
53 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
4%
6%
# Hispanic Students
712 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
28%
# Black Students
270 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
17%
16%
# White Students
485 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
31%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
48 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
132
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
157
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
173
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
142
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
170
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,587 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,995 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$41,381 MM

Spending
$27 MM
$39,976 MM

Revenue / Student
$22,587
$21,990

Spending / Student
$16,995
$21,244

Best Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11910 S Kostner Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-3080
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-3080
Grades: 7-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Creek Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11700 S Kolin Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-0220
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-0220
Grades: K-6
| 602 students
Rank: #33.
Hazelgreen Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11751 S Lawler Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-5351
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-5351
Grades: K-6
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Lane Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W 123rd St
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-0720
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 371-0720
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
12250 S Orchard Ave
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 631-0490
Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 631-0490
Grades: PK
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District?
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,572 students.
What is the rank of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District?
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District is ranked #615 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District?
45% of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District?
Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,995 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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