For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,569 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL are Oak Lawn Comm High School and H L Richards High School(Campus). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Oak Lawn, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Oak Lawn Comm High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
H L Richards High School(Campus)
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Oak Lawn, IL include Oak Lawn Comm High School and H L Richards High School(Campus).
How many public high schools are located in Oak Lawn?
2 public high schools are located in Oak Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Oak Lawn include: H L Richards High School(Campus) vs. Oak Lawn Comm High School, Oak Lawn Comm High School vs. H L Richards High School(Campus)
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