Oak Park Esd 97 School District
School District · Oak Park, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,483
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
10
8 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,483
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Oak Park Esd 97?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Oak Park Esd 97 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Horace Mann Elem School
Oak Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Oak Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
William Beye Elem School
Oak Park · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#84 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,483
+$6,793 vs Illinois median
District size
5,596 students
Much larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Oak Park Esd 97 ranks #84 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Oak Park Esd 97's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Horace Mann Elem School (8.9/10), Oliver W Holmes Elem School (8.1/10), and William Beye Elem School (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 25% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Oak Park Esd 97 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Oak Park Esd 97
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horace Mann Elem School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Oliver W Holmes Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | William Beye Elem School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Percy Julian Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Abraham Lincoln Elem School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Longfellow Elem School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 7 | William Hatch Elem School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Whittier Elem School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Irving Elem School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Oak Park Esd 97
Oak Park Esd 97 is a Oak Park, Illinois school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,596 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $23,483 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Oak Park Esd 97 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Horace Mann Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Oak Park Esd 97 students show an average math proficiency of 63.1% and ELA proficiency of 61.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Oak Park Esd 97, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Oak Park Esd 97 with test data.
Schools in Oak Park Esd 97
10 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Oak Park
- Total Enrollment
- 5,596
- Teachers (FTE)
- 462
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Oak Park Esd 97?
Oak Park Esd 97 has 10 schools in total — 8 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Oak Park Esd 97?
The average composite rating for Oak Park Esd 97 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Oak Park Esd 97?
Oak Park Esd 97 spends $23,483 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Oak Park Esd 97?
The average student-teacher ratio in Oak Park Esd 97 is 12.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Oak Park Esd 97?
Horace Mann Elem School is the highest-rated school in Oak Park Esd 97 with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Oak Park Esd 97?
Across schools in Oak Park Esd 97 with test data, the average math proficiency is 63.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Oak Park Esd 97 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Oak Park Esd 97 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 63.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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