For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 266 students in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield, IL.
The top ranked public school in Oaks is Owen Marsh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield, IL public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Owen Marsh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Avon Dr
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-3173
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield, IL?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield, IL include Owen Marsh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Oaks, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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