For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 595 students in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Oakland are Robinson Elementary School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777
Grades: PK-3
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue
Charter School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL include Robinson Elementary School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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