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Oak Park School District Of The City Of ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,995 students in Oak Park School District Of The City Of. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Oak Park School District Of The City Of have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,995 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
173 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Oak Park School District Of The City Of, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#805 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
94%
18%
% White
3%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,115 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,115
$18,510
Spending / Student
$19,953
$17,693
Best Oak Park School District Of The City Of Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pepper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24301 Church St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23261 Scotia Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #33.
Nova Discipline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Granzon St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Grades: 2-12
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13701 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7740
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #55.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23400 Jerome St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #66.
Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14001 Northend Ave
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
12901 Albany St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Oak Park School District Of The City Of?
Oak Park School District Of The City Of manages 7 public schools serving 2,995 students.
What is the rank of Oak Park School District Of The City Of?
Oak Park School District Of The City Of is ranked #790 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Park School District Of The City Of?
94% of Oak Park School District Of The City Of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Oak Park School District Of The City Of?
Oak Park School District Of The City Of has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Oak Park School District Of The City Of's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,953 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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