Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Oak Crest School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oak Crest School serves the southeast part of Zion, IL, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Crest School's student population of 308 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Oak Crest School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Crest School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1807 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
61%
29%
Black
21%
16%
White
13%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Crest School's ranking?
Oak Crest School is ranked #1807 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Oak Crest School often compared to?
Oak Crest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newport Elementary School, Kenneth Murphy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Oak Crest School?
308 students attend Oak Crest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Oak Crest School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oak Crest School?
Oak Crest School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Oak Crest School offer ?
Oak Crest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Oak Crest School part of?
Oak Crest School is part of Beach Park CCSD 3 School District.
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