Best Oakwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 573 students in Oakwood, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Oakwood, IL is Oakwood Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oakwood, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Oakwood have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Oakwood, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakwood Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
408 S Scott St
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Oakwood, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Oakwood, IL include Oakwood Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Oakwood?
1 public schools are located in Oakwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Oakwood?
Oakwood public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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