Top Rankings
Oak Park Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,437 students in Oak Park Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Oak Park Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Oak Park Unified School District are Red Oak Elementary School, Oak Hills Elementary School and Oak Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Oak Park Unified School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
8 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,437 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oak Park Unified School District, which is ranked #40 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#41 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
29%
Graduation Rate
98%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.6%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
26%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
53%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,483 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,237 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$72 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$16,483
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,237
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Oak Park Unified School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4857 Rockfield St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7972
Gr: K-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Oak Hills Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1010 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-4224
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
899 Kanan Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,483 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Medea Creek Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1002 Doubletree Rd.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 707-7922
Gr: 6-8 | 1,090 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Brookside Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
165 Satinwood Ave.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 597-4200
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Independent
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5801 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3260
Gr: K-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Oak View High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5701 Conifer St.
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3217
Oak Park, CA 91377
(818) 735-3217
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Park Unified School District?
Oak Park Unified School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,437 students.
What is the rank of Oak Park Unified School District?
Oak Park Unified School District is ranked #40 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park Unified School District?
53% of Oak Park Unified School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Park Unified School District?
Oak Park Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Oak Park Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,237 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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