Best Schools in Orland Park, Illinois
14 schools · 10 Elementary · 3 Middle · 1 High
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Use this page to compare every school in Orland Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Elementary · Ccsd 146. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Century Junior High School
Middle · Orland Sd 135. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Fernway Park Elem School
Elementary · Kirby Sd 140. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Orland Park for 2026 are Arnold W Kruse Ed Center (9.1/10), Century Junior High School (8.9/10), and Fernway Park Elem School (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
14
13 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$361,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
14
13 public · 1 private
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$361,300
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +9.4 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Orland Park schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Orland Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 14 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold W Kruse Ed Center | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Century Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Fernway Park Elem School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Orland JR High School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Jerling Junior High School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Carl Sandburg High School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Meadow Ridge School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | High Point Elem School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Liberty Elem School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Centennial School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $103,038
- Median home value
- $361,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45%
- Avg commute
- 34 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 89%
50% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Orland Park compares
Illinois rank
#87 of 450
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Illinois avg (6.4)
Median household income
$103k
126% of Illinois median
Schools in this city
14
Orland SD 135 runs 77% of Orland Park's public schools
Orland Park touches 4 districts, but Orland SD 135 is the one most addresses actually attend.
Orland SD 135 accounts for 10 of 13 public schools (77%). The other 3 districts hold the remaining 3.
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 9.1 — the spread is inside Orland Park, not a citywide average.
- Orland SD 13510 public · 77%
- Ccsd 1461 public · 8%
- Cons Hsd 2301 public · 8%
- Kirby SD 1401 public · 8%
About Schools in Orland Park, Illinois
Orland Park's public school system includes 13 ranked schools, with a city average of 7.1 out of 10. Five of those 13 schools — 38% — score 7.0 or higher. The top performers cluster between 7.6 and 8.9, and most of that group sits at the elementary level, giving families with younger children a particularly strong set of schools to compare.
Centennial School leads the city with a score of 8.9 out of 10, the highest-ranked school in Orland Park. Meadow Ridge School (8.3) ranks second among elementaries, and Prairie Elementary School (7.9) rounds out a strong K–5 cohort. Three elementaries above 7.5 in one city gives parents of younger children real options to weigh within Orland Park's own boundaries.
The secondary schools are competitive as well. Carl Sandburg High School scores 8.2 out of 10, placing it among the city's top three schools overall and making it the natural anchor for families planning around high school. Jerling Junior High School (7.6) bridges the elementary years to Carl Sandburg and stays comfortably within that upper 38% tier. The Jerling-to-Carl Sandburg pathway is one of the more consistently rated progressions in Orland Park's public system.
For parents comparing neighborhoods, the 7.1 city average reflects a system with genuine highs but real variation below the top five. Families with elementary-age children should weight proximity to Centennial, Meadow Ridge, or Prairie — all three sit above 7.5. Those planning around secondary school have a well-rated pipeline to evaluate in Jerling and Carl Sandburg. Either way, confirming which school serves your specific address is the most important early step — attendance boundaries determine your options, and the spread across Orland Park's 13 schools makes that check worth doing before any neighborhood decision.
Elementary Schools
10 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 462 students · Pre-K–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 2 | 408 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.7 | ||
| 3 | 393 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.8 | ||
| 4 | 386 students · Pre-K–2nd | 7.1 | ||
| 5 | 577 students · 3rd–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 6 | 476 students · 3rd–5th | 6.8 | ||
| 7 | 595 students · 3rd–5th | 6.3 | ||
| 8 | 412 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.3 | ||
| 9 | 541 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Michael SchoolPrivate 450 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 628 students · 6th–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 545 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 3 | 648 students · 6th–8th | 8.3 |
High Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,906 students · 9th–12th | 6.8 |
Schools in Orland Park
Orland Park, Illinois · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$103,038
Median Home Value
$361,300
Median Rent
$1,798/mo
Population
65,652
College Educated
45%
Homeownership
89%
Avg Commute
34 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Community Profile
Orland Park has a median household income of $103,038. It is a well-educated community where 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $361,300, with a median rent of $1,798/month. The local poverty rate of 5.5% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Illinois
- Elementary
- 10
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 1
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Orland Park, Illinois
How many schools are in Orland Park, Illinois?
Orland Park has 14 schools, including 13 public and 1 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Orland Park, Illinois?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Orland Park is 7.2 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Orland Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked school in Orland Park on MySchoolScout is Arnold W Kruse Ed Center with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Orland Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked elementary school in Orland Park on MySchoolScout is Arnold W Kruse Ed Center with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best middle school in Orland Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked middle school in Orland Park on MySchoolScout is Century Junior High School with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best high school in Orland Park, Illinois?
The top-ranked high school in Orland Park on MySchoolScout is Carl Sandburg High School with a composite score of 6.8/10.
How many school districts serve Orland Park, Illinois?
Orland Park is served by 4 school districts: Cons Hsd 230, Kirby Sd 140, Orland Sd 135, Ccsd 146.
What is the education level in Orland Park, Illinois?
According to Census data, 45% of adults in Orland Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Orland Park, Illinois?
The median household income in Orland Park is approximately $103,038 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Orland Park, Illinois?
Yes, Orland Park has 1 private school alongside 13 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Michael School with a score of 5.4/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Orland Park, Illinois?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Orland Park is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Orland Park, Illinois?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.