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Best Oak Lawn Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 8,831 students in Oak Lawn, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,227 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Lawn, IL are Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, Harnew Elementary School and Sward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Harnew Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Sward Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
J M Hannum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
J Covington Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #88.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Oak Lawn Comm High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Simmons Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
H L Richards High School(Campus)
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10601 Central Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Lawn Manor School
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Sd 123 Early Learning Center
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8363
Gr: PK | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Lawn, IL include Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, Harnew Elementary School and Sward Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oak Lawn?
13 public schools are located in Oak Lawn.
What percentage of students in Oak Lawn go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Oak Lawn are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?

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