For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 182 students in Oakland, IL.
The top ranked public elementary school in Oakland, IL is Lake Crest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakland, IL public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Oakland have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Oakland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Crest Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2166
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2166
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland, IL include Lake Crest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Oakland?
1 public elementary schools are located in Oakland.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakland?
Oakland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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