Public schools in Oak Park, MI
12 open public schools with an address in Oak Park, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,888
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.5:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Oak Park public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Oak Park, MI: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,888 students, an average of 407 per school. The largest campus is Oak Park High School (798 students), and the largest elementary school is Norup International School (672).
Oak Park School District of the City of operates the most schools here (7), and 3 regular districts have at least one Oak Park campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 16.5:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% 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
Oak Park School District of the City of
Public school district
7 schools in Oak Park
Ferndale Public Schools
Public school district
3 schools in Oak Park · 7 total
Berkley School District
Public school district
1 school in Oak Park · 7 total
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Oak Park · 3 total
Elementary schools in Oak Park
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einstein Elementary School Oak Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 387 | 16.4:1 | |
| Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Ferndale Public Schools | KG–03 | 517 | 16.6:1 | |
| Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus Ferndale Public Schools · Magnet | KG–06 | 501 | 16.6:1 | |
| Key Elementary School Oak Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 516 | 19.3:1 | |
| Lessenger Early Childhood Center Oak Park School District of the City of | PK–KG | 54 | 5.5:1 | |
| Norup International School Berkley School District | KG–08 | 672 | 16.4:1 | |
| Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA Detroit Service Learning Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 212 | 15.1:1 | |
| Pepper Elementary School Oak Park School District of the City of | PK–05 | 416 | 16.1:1 |
Middle schools in Oak Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Preparatory Academy Oak Park School District of the City of | 06–08 | 707 | 19.2:1 |
High schools in Oak Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Ferndale Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Oak Park High School Oak Park School District of the City of | 09–12 | 798 | 18.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oak Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOVA Discipline Academy Oak Park School District of the City of · Alternative School | 02–12 | 108 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White19.9%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black73.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 Oak Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,888 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oak Park
How many public schools are in Oak Park, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Oak Park: 8 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 4,888 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oak Park?
Schools with an address in Oak Park belong to 4 education agencies, led by Oak Park School District of the City of (7 schools), Ferndale Public Schools (3 schools), Berkley School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Oak Park?
Oak Park High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oak Park, with 798 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?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Oak Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Oak Park Service Learning Academy OPSLA. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Oak Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Oak Park public schools is 16.5:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. 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.
Nearby Michigan cities
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 Michigan cities