For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,364 students in 60462, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60462, IL are Prairie Elementary School, High Point Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 60462 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 60462, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60462, IL Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14200 S 82nd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4835
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4835
Grades: PK-2
| 543 students
Rank: #22.
High Point Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Grades: 3-5
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Grades: 3-5
| 621 students
Rank: #44.
Jerling Junior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #55.
arnold w kruse Educational center
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7617 Hemlock Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 614-4530
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 614-4530
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Orland Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: #77.
Fernway Park Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-3810
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-3810
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
9407 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3259
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3259
Grades: PK-2
| 379 students
Rank: n/an/a
9960 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904
Grades: PK-2
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 60462, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 60462, IL include Prairie Elementary School, High Point Elementary School and Liberty Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 60462?
9 public elementary schools are located in 60462.
What is the racial composition of students in 60462?
60462 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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