Lake Crest Elem School
Oakland, IL · Oakland CUSD 5 · Grades PK - 8
1,674th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 20%· Stable
Lake Crest Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Lake Crest Elem School 1,674th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 20% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 24th in 2019 to 20th in 2025.
Lake Crest Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Lake Crest Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 182 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 97.3% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 1.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 1.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 0.0% | ▼ 2.5 pts |
Homes near Lake Crest Elem School
Typical home value $139K in zip 61943 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2012
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Lake Crest Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Kansas Elem SchoolKansas CUSD 3 · 8.6 mi away1,093rd of 2,105
ELA 58% · Math 26% - –Ashmore Elem SchoolCharleston CUSD 1 · 8.7 mi away
- 4Shiloh Elementary SchoolShiloh CUSD 1 · 12.3 mi away1,414th of 2,105
ELA 38% · Math 27% - –Mark Twain Elem SchoolCharleston CUSD 1 · 14.2 mi away
- 7Carl Sandburg Elem SchoolCharleston CUSD 1 · 15.4 mi away799th of 2,105
ELA 50% · Math 51% - 4Arcola Elementary SchoolArcola CUSD 306 · 15.8 mi away1,373rd of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 26% - 7Villa Grove Elem SchoolVilla Grove CUSD 302 · 16.3 mi away829th of 2,105
ELA 56% · Math 43% - 5North Ward Elementary SchoolTuscola CUSD 301 · 16.9 mi away1,259th of 2,105
ELA 46% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Lake Crest Elem School in?
Lake Crest Elem School is part of the Oakland CUSD 5 district in Oakland, Illinois.
Is Lake Crest Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Lake Crest Elem School 1,674th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Lake Crest Elem School?
White 97%, Black 2%, Hispanic 1% (182 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Lake Crest Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61943 is $139K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.