For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,141 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL are Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oak Lawn, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Rank: #33.
Kolmar Avenue Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 S Kolmar Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 422-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #44.
J M Hannum Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 S Tripp Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1690
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #55.
Sward Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9830 S Brandt Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-7820
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #66.
Oak Lawn-hometown Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5345 W 99th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,087 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
J Covington Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9130 S 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-1530
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #99.
Simmons Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6450 W 95th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-8540
Grades: 6-8
| 733 students
Rank: n/an/a
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Oak Lawn, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8901 South 52nd Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 499-7688
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
P R I D E School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-4530
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
R I S E - Oak Lawn (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
4625 W 107th St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 952-4701
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oak Lawn, IL include Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oak Lawn?
10 public elementary schools are located in Oak Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Oak Lawn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Oak Lawn include: Lawn Manor School vs. Kolmar Avenue Elementary School, Kolmar Avenue Elementary School vs. Lawn Manor School, Harnew Elementary School vs. Sward Elementary School
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