West Oak Intermediate School IL (2026 List)

About West Oak Intermediate School

West Oak Intermediate School is at 26156 North Acorn Lane in Mundelein, Illinois 60060. Grades in School: 3-5 Enrollment is 244 students. Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1. The student body is 52% female and 48% male . State testing shows 11% math proficiency and 25% reading proficiency. West Oak is a regular public intermediate elementary campus in Diamond Lake School District 76, serving students after Diamond Lake School and before West Oak Middle School. Its grade-band structure gives families a focused upper-elementary setting in which classroom routines, peer growth, student responsibility and transition readiness are maintained across third, fourth and fifth grade. One current price point is provided for parents. Local housing values average $387,208. A look at school access, commute patterns, and Mundelein’s Lake County housing market near Acorn Lane. West Oak offers a distinct middle ground in district continuity, grade-level focus, and convenient neighborhood location for families seeking the best elementary school in Illinois versus larger K-5 campuses.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%

Reading 25%

State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 25% in Reading.

28

Full-time Teachers

9 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

244

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.13%

Asian 2.87%

Hispanic 68.85%

Black 2.87%

Two+ Races 3.28%

Native Am. 0%

White

22.13%

Asian

2.87%

Hispanic

68.85%

Black

2.87%

Two+ Races

3.28%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 244

52.46%

128 Female

47.54%

116 Male

Student Population

244 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

293 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

West Oak Intermediate School Contact Information

Address

26156 N Acorn Ln, Mundelein, IL 60060

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Phone

(847) 970-3544

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Website

http://www.dist76.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Oak Intermediate School Current Updates May Weekly Update April Diamond Edge Newsletter Spring Choir Concert Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night PTO Meeting Board of Education Meeting These items assist families in keeping track of school events, transition planning, student activities and district communication during the latter part of the school season. For West Oak families, the updates are an extension of ongoing communication and a vibrant upper-elementary campus focused on readiness and connection to school.

FAQ

Q1. What is the school environment like at West Oak Intermediate School?

Ans. West Oak Intermediate School offers an intermediate elementary experience in which students can develop independence, confidence, peer connections and increased classroom responsibility.

Q2. What ways does West Oak Intermediate School use to keep families connected?

Ans. West Oak Intermediate School provides updates through weekly announcements, newsletters, event calendars, registration links, and district communication tools.

Q3. Does West Oak Intermediate School have student activities?

Ans. West Oak Intermediate School offers students opportunities for schoolwide involvement, choir events, learning activities, resources at the Innovation Center and programs supported by the PTO.

Q4. What differentiates West Oak Intermediate School from primary campuses?

Ans. West Oak Intermediate School is designed around upper-elementary growth and middle school readiness. It is a grades 3-5 school.

Q5. Why would parents select West Oak Intermediate School?

Ans. Parents may find West Oak Intermediate School a good fit. It has grade span, district pathway and student resources, and is located in Mundelein.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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