Oliver W Holmes Elem School

Oliver W Holmes Elementary School serves 534 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Oak Park, Illinois. With 40 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1, allowing for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking #497 out of 3,819 Illinois elementary schools, placing it in the 87th percentile statewide.

With an academic score of 8.6 out of 10, Oliver W Holmes shows particular strength in student achievement. In English Language Arts and reading assessments, 47% of students across all grade levels perform at proficient or above levels. Located at 508 N Kenilworth Avenue, the school sits in a well-established suburban community where families value education highly.

The surrounding 60302 ZIP code reflects this educational commitment, with 71% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The neighborhood's median household income of $94,036 and median home value of $446,000 indicate a stable, middle-to-upper-middle-class community with a relatively low poverty rate of 7.8%. Oliver W Holmes Elementary operates as a regular public school within this large suburban setting, serving families in an academically-focused Oak Park community.