For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,602 students in Orland Park, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in Orland Park, IL are Prairie Elementary School, Centennial School and Arnold W Kruse Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orland Park, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Orland Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Orland Park, IL (2025)
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
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14101 Creek Crossing Dr
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414
Grades: PK-2
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 462 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 408 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
| 393 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
| 386 students
Orland Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Willow Grove High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
16150 S 108th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 349-7270
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 349-7270
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Orland Park, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in Orland Park, IL include Prairie Elementary School, Centennial School and Arnold W Kruse Educational Center.
How many public preschools are located in Orland Park?
6 public preschools are located in Orland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Orland Park?
Orland Park public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Orland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Orland Park include: Orland Center School vs. Centennial School, Fernway Park Elementary School vs. Centennial School, Orland Center School vs. Orland Park Elementary School
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