For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 83 students in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public school in Big Oaks is Beard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6445 W Strong St
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Chicago, IL 60656
(773) 534-1228
Gr: PK-3 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago, IL include Beard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago?
the neighborhood of Big Oaks, Chicago public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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