Oak Park Community Guide
Community Overview
Oak Park is a village of about 54,000 9 miles west of downtown Chicago. The town has a longer history than most suburbs, having been in existence for over a century. Recreational opportunities include the Park District's programs and the Children's Museum of Oak Park. Grade school-aged children attend one of district 97's 10 schools, while secondary students go to Oak Park-River Forest High School, district 200. (See below for details on schools).
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-290/Eisenhower Expwy.), and major local roads (Washington St., Harlem Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra or the CTA's Elevated train. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 20 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
Village Hall: 708-383-6400 NICOR: 708-547-6400
Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661 Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163.
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-383-6409
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-386-3800
Public Library: 834 Lake. 708-383-8200 (Main branch); 845 Gunderson Ave., 708-386-4751 (Maze Branch), 255 Augusta Blvd., 708-386-9032 (Dole Branch).
Loyola University Medical Center: 708-216-9000 West Suburban Hospital: 708-883-6200
Westlake Community Hospital: 708-681-3000 Oak Park Hospital: 708-383-9300
Children's Museum of Oak Park 809 W. Lake Street 708-524-2275\
Web Site Address: http://www.oprf.com/
Oak Park & River Forest School District 200 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the 97/'98 school year.
Oak Park & River Forest School District 200
201 N. Scoville Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-383-0700
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: P.E. Classes, Hot Lunch Program, Special Education, Foreign Language, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Band, Orchestra, Chorus, Computer Literacy, Counseling, Summer School, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted Program.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Table below.
Accreditation: Yes. State Board of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency (North Central Association of Colleges & Schools or NCACSS).
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Science Lab(s), Library, Auditorium/Stage, Swimming Pools, Fieldhouse, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Writing Center.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Vocational Education, Guidance, Social Work, Library.
Curriculum/Courses: Basic Math, Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Creative Writing, Journalism, American History, World History, Government, American Studies, Consumer Education, Physical Science, Earth Science, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Latin, Band, Chorus, Art, P.E./Gym, Health
Elective Courses: General Business, Introduction to Computers, Keyboarding, Word Processing, Investments, Speedwriting, Desktop Publishing, Computer Programming, Fashion Merchandising, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Management, Microcomputer Graphics, Journalism, Creative Writing, Journal Writing, Expository Writing, English Literature, American Literature, Humanities, Contemporary Literature & Composition, Debate, Oral Communication, Dramatic Arts, African History, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, African-American History, Philosophy, Human Behavior, Social Problems, Asian Studies, Global Studies, European History, Astronomy, Aviation Science, Microbiology, Health, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Japanese, Latin, Etymology, Band, Chorus, Orchestra, Music Literature, Foundations of Music, Guitar, Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Art History, History of Film, Graphic Design.
Honors/AP Courses: English, Foreign Language, History, Math, Science.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School.
Special Needs: Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired students. Tutoring, Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
Web Site Address: http://oprfhs.org/
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Average - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Oak Park/River Forest High |
9-12 |
2,698 |
2,698 |
153 |
14.9% |
85.1% |
20.9:1 |
$11,834 |
IGAP Scores - Tenth Grade Reading-Math-Writing, Eleventh Grade Science-Social Studies
Oak Park-River Forest High School District 200 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
269 |
304 |
28.3 |
284 |
289 |
90.5% |
23.7 |
School Averages |
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Oak Park & River Forest High |
269 |
304 |
28.3 |
284 |
289 |
90.5% |
23.7 |
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the 97/'98 school year.
Oak Park Elementary School District 97
970 Madison St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-524-3000
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Foreign Language (Fee-based, K-6); part of regular program (grades 7-8), Music Instruction, Choral (grades 7-8), Art Instruction, P.E. Classes, Computer Literacy, Early Childhood (4 year. old PreK, fee-based - 1/2 day), At-risk PreK is available - no fee if eligibility requirements are met, Special Education, Counseling, Summer School (fee-based) - designed for enrichment, not remedial; Hot Lunch Program, Band, Orchestra (Elementary - meet weekly; Junior High - meet daily); Foreign Languages (elective in Junior High, fee-based for K-6), PTA, Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Gifted Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Library, Cafeteria, Art Room/Area, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-6).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Special Education, Nurse, Guidance, Social Work, Library, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Foreign Language.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Summer School.
Special Needs: Gifted/Talented students. All categories of Special Needs students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: School Clubs, Sports, Band, Orchestra.
Web Site Address
: http://www.math.uic.edu/oakpark/district97/District Schools
:Emerson Junior High
. 916 Washington Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3050.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/emerson/Percy Julian Junior High
. 416 S. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3040.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/julianWilliam Beye Elementary
. 230 Ontario St., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3070.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/beyeWilliam Hatch Elementary
. 1000 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3095.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/hatch/Oliver W. Holmes Elementary
. 508 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3100.Irving Elementary. 1125 S. Cuyler Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3090.
Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/holmes/Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/irving/Abraham Lincoln Elementary
. 1111 S. Grove, Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3110.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/lincoln/Longfellow Elementary
. 715 S. Highland Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3060.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/longfellow/Horace Mann Elementary
. 921 N. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3085.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/mannWhittier Elementary
. 715 N. Harvey Ave., Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-524-3080.Web Site Address
: http://www.op97.k12.il.us/schools/whittier/School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Ralph W Emerson Junior High |
7-8 |
572 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Percy Julian Junior High |
7-8 |
587 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
William Beye Elementary |
K-6 |
546 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
William Hatch Elementary |
K-6 |
310 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Oliver W Holmes Elementary |
PK-6 |
537 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Irving Elementary |
K-6 |
508 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Abraham Lincoln Elementary |
K-6 |
650 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Longfellow Elementary |
K-6 |
583 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Horace Mann Elementary |
K-6 |
533 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
Whittier Elementary |
PK-6 |
525 |
5,351 |
348 |
32.6% |
67.4% |
18.1:1 |
$6,862 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
300 |
294 |
261 |
314 |
330 |
311 |
20.4 |
24.8 |
26.2 |
School Averages |
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Ralph W Emerson Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
257 |
N/A |
N/A |
306 |
N/A |
N/A |
25.9 |
Percy Julian Junior High |
N/A |
N/A |
266 |
N/A |
N/A |
316 |
N/A |
N/A |
26.6 |
William Beye Elementary |
294 |
293 |
N/A |
281 |
313 |
N/A |
18.5 |
24.3 |
N/A |
William Hatch Elementary |
327 |
288 |
N/A |
315 |
300 |
N/A |
20.4 |
23.9 |
N/A |
Oliver W Holmes Elementary |
328 |
308 |
N/A |
349 |
339 |
N/A |
23 |
24.8 |
N/A |
Irving Elementary |
260 |
243 |
N/A |
277 |
253 |
N/A |
18.4 |
23.5 |
N/A |
Abraham Lincoln Elementary |
292 |
301 |
N/A |
303 |
359 |
N/A |
20.7 |
25.4 |
N/A |
Longfellow Elementary |
290 |
278 |
N/A |
329 |
326 |
N/A |
20.7 |
23.5 |
N/A |
Horace Mann Elementary |
327 |
305 |
N/A |
340 |
360 |
N/A |
21.4 |
27 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
293 |
320 |
N/A |
317 |
354 |
N/A |
20.2 |
24.7 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Oak Park Elementary School District 97 |
IGAP Scores - Science |
IGAP Scores - Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
299 |
289 |
311 |
303 |
School Averages |
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Ralph W Emerson Junior High |
N/A |
292 |
N/A |
303 |
Percy Julian Junior High |
N/A |
287 |
N/A |
302 |
William Beye Elementary |
291 |
N/A |
294 |
N/A |
William Hatch Elementary |
299 |
N/A |
315 |
N/A |
Oliver W Holmes Elementary |
309 |
N/A |
330 |
N/A |
Irving Elementary |
287 |
N/A |
282 |
N/A |
Abraham Lincoln Elementary |
295 |
N/A |
311 |
N/A |
Longfellow Elementary |
293 |
N/A |
297 |
N/A |
Horace Mann Elementary |
316 |
N/A |
333 |
N/A |
Whittier Elementary |
306 |
N/A |
331 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
Fenwick High School |
505 Washington Blvd. |
708-386-0127 |
9th. - 12th. |
$5400 |
St. Giles School* |
1030 Linden Ave. |
708-383-6279 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1911 |
St. Catherine of Siena - St. Lucy School |
27 Washington Blvd. |
708-386-5286 |
PreK - 8th. |
|
Ascension School |
601 Van Buren St. |
708-386-7282 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1947 |
St. Edmund School |
200 S. Oak Park Ave. |
708-386-5131 |
PreK - 8th. |
$1824 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information. *P.D. indicates Park District programs. Resident rates are quoted.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
West Suburban Montessori School |
1039 S. East Ave. |
708-848-2662 |
2 1/2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$5220 (full-day) |
Alcuin Montessori School |
301 S. Ridgeland |
708-445-1882 |
2 to 12 |
7:15 - 6:00 |
$4290 (P), $6010 (Elem.) |
Christ Lutheran Learning Center |
607 Harvard St. |
708-386-3306 |
2 3/4 to 5 |
8:45 - 11:15 |
$70 (2x); $103 (3x) |
Home Away from Home Day Care |
112 Chicago Ave. |
708-848-3331 |
3 to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$105 |
Children's Garden Montessori |
165 N. Lombard |
708-383-6570 |
2 to 7 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$580-$680, varies by age. |
Hephzibah Children's Association |
946 North Blvd. |
708-386-8417 |
5 to 11 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
Sliding scale fees |
Pilgrim Community Nursery School |
460 Lake St. |
708-848-5869 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 - 3:15 |
$140 |
Wee Care |
855 Madison |
708-386-5040 |
6 weeks to 2 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$680 (monthly) |
First United Church Nursery School |
848 Lake St. |
708-386-8417 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 - 3:00 |
$140. |
Beatrice Glasser Nursery School |
1235 N. Harlem |
708-386-3937 |
9 months to 6 |
8:45 - 3:00 |
$40 (2, with adult), $115 (2 1/2), $150 (P), $180 (K) |
InterCultura Montessori School |
208 W. Harrison |
708-848-6626 |
2 to 6 |
7:30 - 6:00 |
$440-$670 |
Oak Park & River Forest Day Nursery |
1139 Randolph St. |
708-383-8211 |
2 1/2 to 5 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$87-$125, sliding scale |
Small World Learning Center |
44 Madison St. |
708-455-1234 |
2 to 6 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$118 (2); $112 (P) |
Tiny Oak Preschool |
P.O. Box 1213 |
708-848-9877 |
2 to 6 |
7:00 - 6:00 |
$95 (toilet trained); $115 (non toilet trained). |
LeFaire's La Petite Day Care |
208 W. Chicago Ave. |
708-524-2140 |
2 to 6 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$100 |
Andersen Center Preschool (P.D.) |
820 N. Hayes |
708-383-6412 |
3 to 4 |
8:45 - 2:30 |
$54 (2x), $108 3x). |
Carroll Center Preschool (P.D.) |
1125 S. Kenilworth Ave. |
708-383-6906 |
3 to 4 |
9:00 - 11:00 AM |
$81 (3x) |
Field Center Preschool |
935 Woodbine Ave. |
708-383-6907 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 -3:00 |
$54 (2x); $108 (4x); $148 (PreK, 4x) |
Longfellow Center Preschool |
610 S. Ridgeland |
708-383-6909 |
3 to 4 |
9:00 - 2:30 |
$81 (3x); $108 (4x) |
First Baptist Child Development Center |
820 Ontario St. |
708-383-1190 |
2 to 5 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
$460 (monthly) |
Carina Creative Arts Program (CAP) |
542 S. Scoville Ave. |
708-383-0338 |
5 to 12 |
3:30 - 6:00 (sch.yr.) |
$50 |
Family Essentials |
700 S. Humphrey. |
708-524-0165 |
6 weeks to 6 |
|
$150. |
Recreation
Oak Park Park District
218 Madison
Oak Park, IL 60302
708-383-0002
Equipment/Physical Features
: Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Swimming Pool(s), Tennis Court(s), Ice Rink(s), Sports Fields.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Ice Skating, Hockey, Arts & Crafts, Music, Reading/Stories, Dance, Ballet, Gymnastics, Modeling, Soccer, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Cheerleading, Bicycling, Tae Kwon Do, Science, Horseback Riding, Cooking, Tennis, Babysitting, Computers, Theater, Softball, Swimming, Bowling.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Ice Skating, Hockey, Arts & Crafts, Pet Obedience Training, Financial Planning, Fitness, Dance, Yoga, Aikido, Tennis, Softball, Volleyball, Basketball, Flag Football, Gardening, Swimming.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Golf, Crafts, Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Chamber Music Ensemble, Yoga, Film Appreciation, Swimming, Bridge, Euchre, Pinochle, Bingo, Trips, Tours, Newsletter, Bowling.
Other Services: Preschool.
Web Site Address: http://www.oprfcoc.org/village/parks.html