Ridgeland SD 122

Situated in the vibrant suburban community of Oak Lawn, Illinois, within the greater Chicago metropolitan area, Ridgeland School District 122 operates as an active, traditional public school system dedicated to foundational early childhood and middle-grades education. Headquartered at 6500 W 95th Street, the district serves a diverse student body of 2,394 children across five operational school facilities. Offering a comprehensive academic continuum from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the district nurtures a multicultural student population comprising significant Hispanic, White, Black, Asian, and multiracial communities, fostering an inclusive environment tailored to young learners.

To support academic achievement and holistic development across its elementary and middle school programs, Ridgeland SD 122 maintains a robust organizational workforce of over 575 full-time equivalent personnel. The district's instructional framework is anchored by approximately 349 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, supported by 55 instructional aides and 171 specialized support staff members. This strong staffing context ensures low student-to-educator interaction ratios and dedicated resources, positioning the district as a vital educational foundation for local families, students, and community researchers.