For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,896 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL are Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oak Lawn, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #33.
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #44.
Sward Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
J Covington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: n/an/a
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Oak Lawn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8901 South 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
R I S E - Oak Lawn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4625 W 107th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL include Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oak Lawn?
7 public preschools are located in Oak Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oak Lawn include: Lawn Manor School vs. Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, Kolmar Avenue Elementary School vs. Lawn Manor School, Harnew Elementary School vs. Sward Elementary School
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