For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 7,367 students in 60462, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 760 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 60462, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in 60462, IL are Prairie Elementary School, High Point Elementary School and Arnold W Kruse Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 60462 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 60462, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60462, IL Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14825 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Gr: 3-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Arnold W Kruse Educational Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7617 Hemlock Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 614-4530
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 614-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8801 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Gr: 3-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Carl Sandburg High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13300 S La Grange Rd
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 671-3100
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 671-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,840 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Jerling Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Fernway Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16600 S 88th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-3810
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 349-3810
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Orland Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
9407 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3259
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3259
Gr: PK-2 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
9960 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904
Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition
Special Education School
14535 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 873-1600
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 873-1600
Rank: n/an/a
Transitional Employment Program
Special Education School
14535 John Humphrey Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 687-0900
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 687-0900
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 60462, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in 60462, IL include Prairie Elementary School, High Point Elementary School and Arnold W Kruse Educational Center.
How many public schools are located in 60462?
12 public schools are located in 60462.
What percentage of students in 60462 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 60462 are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in 60462?
60462 public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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