Top Rankings
Oak Park ESD 97 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,546 students in Oak Park ESD 97 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Oak Park ESD 97 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,408 Schools
# Students
5,546 Students
1,888,363 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
135,534 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Oak Park ESD 97 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 845 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#134 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
4,564 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
164 Students
101,358 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
735 Students
508,785 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
27%
# Black Students
883 Students
304,592 Students
% Black Students
16%
17%
# White Students
2,866 Students
851,337 Students
% White Students
52%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,792 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
849 Students
77,678 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
150
76,314
# Students in K Grade:
493
121,289
# Students in 1st Grade:
586
130,456
# Students in 2nd Grade:
614
163,954
# Students in 3rd Grade:
594
128,977
# Students in 4th Grade:
633
128,440
# Students in 5th Grade:
593
130,483
# Students in 6th Grade:
617
134,608
# Students in 7th Grade:
662
136,282
# Students in 8th Grade:
604
141,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
152,960
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
153,002
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
143,636
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
146,324
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,721 is higher than the state median of $21,914. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,861 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$132 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,721
$21,914
Spending / Student
$23,861
$21,170
Best Oak Park ESD 97 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
921 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3082
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3082
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #22.
Whittier Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 N Harvey Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
508 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3100
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1111 S Grove Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3110
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3110
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
William Hatch Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
William Beye Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 N Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3070
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3070
Grades: K-5
| 368 students
Rank: #77.
Percy Julian Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 S Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Grades: 6-8
| 921 students
Rank: #88.
Longfellow Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
715 Highland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3060
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Irving Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1125 S Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3090
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 524-3090
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1010.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
325 S Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Grades: 6-8
| 958 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Park ESD 97 School District?
Oak Park ESD 97 School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,546 students.
What is the rank of Oak Park ESD 97 School District?
Oak Park ESD 97 School District is ranked #137 out of 845 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park ESD 97 School District?
52% of Oak Park ESD 97 School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Park ESD 97 School District?
Oak Park ESD 97 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Oak Park ESD 97 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,861 is higher than the state median of $21,170. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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