For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 597 students in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 S Lake Park Ave
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 535-1777
Gr: PK-3 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
707 E 37th St
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Chicago, IL 60653
(773) 285-5301
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago, IL include Robinson Elementary School and Univ Of Chicago Chtr-donoghue.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oakland, Chicago?
2 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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