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11 schools in Oak Park

Illinois · Public K-12

Oak Park, Illinois runs a public-school system of 11 campuses with combined enrollment around 8,867 (8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Oak Park

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
8,867
-626 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
51%
was 54%
% Hispanic
16%
was 12%
% Black
16%
was 19%
% Asian
3%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Abraham Lincoln Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05580
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle SchoolMiddle06-08947
Horace Mann Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05419
Irving Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05509
Longfellow Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05524
Oak Park & River Forest High SchHigh09-123,307
Oliver W Holmes Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05513
Percy Julian Middle SchoolMiddle06-08927
Whittier Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05386
William Beye Elem SchoolElementaryKG-05397
William Hatch Elem SchoolElementaryPK-05358

About Oak Park

Oak Park is an average-sized Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 11 schools and 8,867 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 806, meaningfully above the state mean of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 8,867 students, declined 7% from the 9,493 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment rose from 12% to 16%.

On this page, the community for Oak Park discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Oak Park, Illinois?
There are 11 public K-12 schools in Oak Park, with a combined enrollment of about 8,867.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Oak Park?
Oak Park has 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Oak Park?
Oak Park & River Forest High Sch is the largest public school in Oak Park by enrollment, with approximately 3,307 students.
What school districts serve Oak Park?
Oak Park is served by 2 public school districts, including Oak Park ESD 97, Oak Park - River Forest SD 200.
What grade levels do public schools in Oak Park cover?
Public schools in Oak Park serve students from pre-K through grade 12.