OAK CREST SCHOOL

Oak Crest School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Beach Park CCSD 3 school district, located in Beach Park, IL with about 330 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Oak Crest School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Oak Crest School, located at 38550 N. Lewis Ave in Beach Park, Illinois, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Lake County Regional Office of Education. It serves as an alternative school designed to provide structured academic and behavioral support for students in grades 6 through 12 who have faced challenges in traditional school environments. The program focuses on helping students earn necessary credits for graduation while teaching essential social-emotional skills, conflict resolution, and self-regulation techniques to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.

The school emphasizes a small-group learning environment, which allows for more individualized attention and a more tailored approach to each student's specific academic needs. By fostering a supportive culture, Oak Crest aims to re-engage students who may have become disconnected from their education, providing them with the resources and guidance required to transition back to their home school districts or move toward post-secondary goals. The faculty works closely with local districts to ensure that the educational programming remains consistent with state standards while addressing the unique personal barriers their students may be navigating.

For more information, contact Oak Crest School at (847) 599-5519 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.