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Best 60302 Illinois Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,254 students in 60302, IL (there are 9 private schools, serving 2,134 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 60302, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60302, IL are Horace Mann Elementary School, Oak Park & River Forest High School and Whittier Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60302 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60302, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 60302, IL Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
921 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3082
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Oak Park & River Forest High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 N Scoville Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 383-0700
Gr: 9-12 | 3,307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Whittier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
715 N Harvey Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3115
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
William Hatch Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1000 N Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3095
Gr: PK-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Oliver W Holmes Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
508 N Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3100
Gr: K-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
William Beye Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
230 N Cuyler Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3070
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Percy Julian Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
416 S Ridgeland Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
325 S Kenilworth Ave
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3050
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 60302, IL?
How many public schools are located in 60302?
8 public schools are located in 60302.
What percentage of students in 60302 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 60302 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60302?
60302 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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