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14 schools in Oak Lawn

Illinois · Public K-12

Oak Lawn, Illinois reports 14 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 8,831 students (9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Oak Lawn

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,831
+164 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
42%
was 57%
% Hispanic
42%
was 29%
% Black
10%
was 10%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Columbus Manor Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05359
Ernest F Kolb Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05399
H L Richards High Sch(Campus)High09-121,702
Harnew Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05512
J Covington Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05470
J M Hannum Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05410
Kolmar Avenue Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05391
Lawn Manor SchoolElementaryPK-02210
Oak Lawn Comm High SchoolHigh09-121,867
Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle SchMiddle06-081,090
P R I D E SchoolCombinedM-M·
SD 123 Early Learning CenterElementaryPK-PK239
Simmons Middle SchoolMiddle06-08725
Sward Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05457

About Oak Lawn

Across Oak Lawn, Illinois, 14 public schools instructs about 8,831 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city spans 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Schools in Oak Lawn average about 631 students each, 31% meaningfully above the Illinois norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,831 students, held roughly steady from the 8,667 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 57% to 42% over the same window.

On allk12, the community for Oak Lawn discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Oak Lawn, Illinois?
There are 14 public K-12 schools in Oak Lawn, with a combined enrollment of about 8,831.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn has 9 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn Comm High School is the largest public school in Oak Lawn by enrollment, with approximately 1,867 students.
What school districts serve Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn is served by 6 public school districts, including A E R O Spec Educ Coop, Ridgeland SD 122, Oak Lawn-Hometown SD 123, Atwood Heights SD 125, CHSD 218 and 1 other.
What grade levels do public schools in Oak Lawn cover?
Public schools in Oak Lawn serve students from pre-K through grade 12.