Very Good
#129 of 716 private schools in IL
Top 18% of private schools
The Field School
Elementary School
931 LAKE ST, Oak Park, IL 60301
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher
10.9:1
Score
7.5
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Illinois private schools
#129 of 716
In Oak Park
#2 of 5
public schools
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The Field School
Elementary School in Oak Park · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Field School
The Field School is a private elementary school in Oak Park, IL. The Field School serves approximately 163 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The Field School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #129 of 716 private schools in IL.
- This school 7.5 · Very Good
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 163 students, The Field School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
The Field School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Field School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in Oak Park, IL
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Field School (this school) | 7.5 |
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School | 6.8 |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School | 8.1 |
| William Beye Elem School | 8.1 |
| Percy Julian Middle School | 8.0 |
| Horace Mann Elem School | 8.9 |
| Whittier Elem School | 7.6 |
| Longfellow Elem School | 7.8 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School | 7.9 |
| William Hatch Elem School | 7.7 |
| Irving Elem School | 7.4 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IL
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
931 LAKE ST, Oak Park, IL 60301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Field School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Lincoln Elem School (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby River Forest), which scores notably higher. Another option is ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 8.9/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Horace Mann Elem School (rated 8.9/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oak Park, see our Oak Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| ALCUIN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.4 mi | 8.9 |
| Oliver W Holmes Elem School Oak Park | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Oak Park & River Forest High Sch Oak Park | 0.5 mi | 9.5 |
| PACTT LEARNING CENTER Oak Park | 0.7 mi | — |
| FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Horace Mann Elem School Oak Park | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| INTERCULTURAL MONTESSORI LANGUAGE SCHOOL Oak Park | 0.8 mi | — |
| GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL River Forest | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| CONCORDIA UNIV EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER River Forest | 1.0 mi | — |
| Roosevelt School River Forest | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Garfield Elem School Forest Park | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| William Beye Elem School Oak Park | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| ST LUKE SCHOOL River Forest | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Percy Julian Middle School Oak Park | 0.9 mi | 8.0 |
| LA CASA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oak Park | 1.2 mi | — |
| Whittier Elem School Oak Park | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| Lincoln Elem School River Forest | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park | 1.4 mi | 7.9 |
| TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL Chicago | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,448
Median Home Value
$230,300
Median Rent
$2,295/mo
Population
3,508
College Educated
79%
Homeownership
17.6%
Poverty Rate
6%
Median Age
34.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bureau Valley Elemntry-Wyanet Wyanet, IL | 7.5 |
| Chillicothe Elementary Center Chillicothe, IL | 7.5 |
| Johnsonville Elem School Johnsonville, IL | 7.5 |
| McDowell Elem School Chicago, IL | 7.5 |
| OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL Belleville, IL | 7.5 |
| ST ANNE PARISH SCHOOL Barrington, IL | 7.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Field School
What grades does The Field School serve?
The Field School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Field School?
The Field School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Field School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Field School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Field School rank in IL?
The Field School ranks #129 of 716 private schools in IL.
What is The Field School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Field School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Field School a private school?
Yes, The Field School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Field School a religious school?
The Field School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Phone
- (708) 434-5811
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