Located at 715 N. Harvey Ave., Whittier Elementary first opened in Oak Park in 1901 and serves pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. A mix of historical and modern additions, the main part of the school was built in 1928 while Whittier's south wing was added in the 1950s and the building's tower and library were completed in the 1970s.
Whittier Elementary enrolls 386 students who enjoy an average class size of 14 and a student-to-teacher ratio of only 10-to-1. 42% of Whittier's students are proficient in math and 37% test at or above proficiency levels in reading.
In addition to a strong academic curriculum, classroom instruction at Whittier Elementary is enhanced by practical after school activities. Designed to integrate book learning with enrichment experiences, extracurriculars at Whittier include computer coding, martial arts, chess, acting, music and homesteading. Whittier's kindergarten through fifth grade students are encouraged to join the school's "Kitchen Wizards" club to practice their baking and meal preparation skills.
Physical fitness is valued at Whittier Elementary and kids can participate in floor hockey, dodgeball, PE and yoga.
Whittier Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
715 N Harvey Ave,
Oak Park, IL
Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97
School Details
Head of School
Carol Young
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
69%
Reading Proficiency
74%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
74%
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Math Proficiency
69%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
37
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Full Time Teachers
37
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Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
57.6%
State Average
43%
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Math
68.4%
State Average
38.5%
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Student Diversity
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Male
52.3%
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Female
47.3%
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White
48.8%
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Black
19%
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Two or more races
15.9%
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Hispanic
13.9%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
4/12/2026
My son thrives at Whittier. We moved to Oak Park from Nevada because of the school district reputation for supporting kids with ADHD. This school gives our son the supports he needs to excel academically. He is making friends and he is learning to manage his strong feelings and meet his academic pot...
5/4/2023
SO GOOD ABSOLUTE W SCHOOL. bro this school is so good it made my childhood 1000 times better because of the welcoming people.
11/3/2022
A great community! The staff here is so friendly, it is a warm and welcoming place to go to school. My kids love it here.
11/18/2020
Whittier is truly a great school! The staff is amazing and the administrations does a great job of ensuring that all students receive the educational support that they need. The low score on Great Schools is completely unfounded (as another reviewer noted) because many students opt out of standardiz...
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Whittier Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Oak Park, IL, in the Oak Park neighborhood, and is served by the Oak Park Elementary School District No. 97 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 448 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 69% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. Whittier Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $643,576. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prosser Career Academy, Douglass Academy High School, Excel Safe Academy West, and more. Learn more about what Oak Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whittier Elementary School.