Public schools in Oak Park, CA
8 open public schools with an address in Oak Park, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,437
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.5:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Oak Park public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Oak Park, CA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,437 students, an average of 634 per school. The largest campus is Oak Park High (1,483 students), and the largest elementary school is Red Oak Elementary (569).
Every listed school belongs to Oak Park Unified. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.5:1, higher than the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 12% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Oak Park
Elementary schools in Oak Park
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Elementary Oak Park Unified | KG–05 | 556 | 25.3:1 | |
| Oak Hills Elementary Oak Park Unified | KG–05 | 523 | 23.8:1 | |
| Red Oak Elementary Oak Park Unified | KG–05 | 569 | 24.7:1 |
Middle schools in Oak Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medea Creek Middle Oak Park Unified | 06–08 | 1,090 | 24.5:1 |
High schools in Oak Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park High Oak Park Unified | 09–12 | 1,483 | 24.2:1 | |
| Oak View High Oak Park Unified · Alternative School | 09–12 | 27 | 9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oak Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Independent Oak Park Unified · Alternative School | KG–12 | 189 | 34.2:1 | |
| Oak Park Neighborhood Preschool Oak Park Unified | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White53.2%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian25.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Oak Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,437 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oak Park
How many public schools are in Oak Park, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Oak Park: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,437 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oak Park?
All listed public schools with an address in Oak Park belong to Oak Park Unified. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Oak Park?
Oak Park High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oak Park, with 1,483 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oak Park?
No school with an address in Oak Park is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oak Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oak Park public schools is 24.5:1, higher than the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Oak Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities