Oak Forest Elementary is an educational institution that enrolls students in kindergarten through grade five. The school offers classes in computer applications, music, arts and crafts, and special and physical education. It also provides a range of academic programs in science, language arts, social studies and mathematics. Oak Forest Elementary maintains a parent-teacher association that organizes several fundraising and social events. The school additionally offers an accelerated reader program that is used to monitor reading practices and helps students in improving their reading skills. It is operated by Jackson Public Schools, which governs elementary, middle and high schools. The district has transportation and food services departments.