Best Public Schools in Zip Code 60453


Summary:

The 60453 zip code of Oak Lawn, Illinois is home to 12 schools, including 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools in the area, with some standout institutions like Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School and Kolmar Avenue Elementary School leading the way in academic achievement.

Oak Lawn-Hometown Middle School stands out with consistently high performance, ranking in the top 25% of Illinois middle schools. The school boasts strong test scores, with 63.7% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 29% in Mathematics, as well as a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19%. Kolmar Avenue Elementary School also impresses with 55.3% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 39% in Mathematics, along with a low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.6%. Meanwhile, Columbus Manor Elementary School has made significant improvements, moving from a 3-star to a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data also reveals a wide range of academic performance across the schools, with some institutions, such as J Covington Elementary and Ernest F Kolb Elementary, struggling with lower proficiency rates. This variation in performance suggests opportunities for the lower-performing schools to learn from the successful practices of their higher-performing counterparts within the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123, Ridgeland School District 122, and Atwood Heights School District 125.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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