Oak Park’s public school system embraces the diversity of its student body and focuses on respect and understanding of different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Oak Park schools also are in the forefront of sustainability initiatives, many moving towards a zero waste status and actively exploring ways to decrease the use of paper, including online virtual backpacks to communicate with parents.
As a part its participation in the Illinois Safe Routes to School Program, the Village provides maps that highlight the safest routes for children to take when walking to each of the community’s 10 public elementary schools - click here for a direct link to the map layer.