For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,694 students in Oak Lawn, IL (there are , serving 1,994 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools 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.
J M Hannum Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,834 students
Rank: #88.
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 1,676 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #1111.
Simmons Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 751 students
Rank: #1212.
P R I D E School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Oak Lawn, IL include Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oak Lawn?
13 public schools are located in Oak Lawn.
What percentage of students in Oak Lawn go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois public schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oak Lawn include: Lawn Manor School vs. Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, H L Richards High Sch(Campus) vs. Oak Lawn Comm High School, Oak Lawn Comm High School vs. H L Richards High Sch(Campus)
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