Orland Park/Hills Community Guide
Community Overview
Orland Park and Orland Hills have a combined population of about 41,500 (36,000 and 5,500 respectively), and are located. about 26 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. While both towns are largely residential, the area has several industrial areas and shopping centers, including Orland Square Mall and Orland Town Center. Recreational opportunities include the programs of the Village's Recreation and Parks Department. Orland Hills area schoolchildren attend elementary district 140 schools, while that district, along with districts 135, 118, and 146, serve Orland Park. Teenagers go on to Carl Sandburg High School (district 230). See below for details on schools.
Transportation needs are served by area highways (I-57, I-80, I-294/Tri-State Tollway, I-55/Stevenson Expwy.), and major local roads (143rd. St., 159th. St., 96th. Ave., Harlem Ave.). Commuter service to downtown is provided by Metra's Rock Island Line in Tinley Park. Travel time to the downtown Chicago station is about 45 minutes. Local bus service is available from PACE. The RTA Travel Info. Number is 1-800-972-7000.
Important Phone Numbers:
City Hall: 708-403-6100 (Orland Park) City Hall: 708-349-6666 (Orland Hills)
NICOR: 708-597-0110 Commonwealth Edison: 1-800-334-7661
Ameritech (Phone): 1-800-942-8163
Public Library: 147th. & South Park. 708-349-8138 (Orland Park)
Fire Dept. For emergencies, 911. Otherwise, 708-349-0074
Police Dept.: 911 for emergencies. Otherwise, 708-349-4111 (Orland Park), 708-349-4434 (Orland Hills)
Litle Company of Mary Hospital: 708-422-6200 Christ Medical Center: 708-425-8000
Palos Community Hospital: 708-460-5300 St. Francis Hospital: 708-597-2000
Consolidated High School District 230 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Consolidated High School District 230
15100 S. 94th. Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-349-5750
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Extra-Curricular Activities, Sports, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Band, Computer Literacy, Special Education, Gifted Program, Counseling, Tutoring, Foreign Language, Orchestra, Chorus, Hot Lunch Program, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Accreditation
: Yes. State Department of Education, Regional Accrediting Agency.Features: Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Swimming Pool, Art Room/Area, Cafeteria, Library, Outdoor Stadium/Arena, Science Labs.
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Guidance, Special Education, Library, Vocational Education, Social Work, Nurse.
Curriculum/Courses: Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Vocational Education.
Honors/AP Courses: Math, Science, English, Foreign Language, History.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Severely/Profoundly Retarded, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Learning Disabled, Behavior Disordered students. Speech Therapy, Physical Therapy, Tutoring, Counseling, Some services provided through the Southwest Cook County Coop. Association for Special Education and/or the South Metropolitan Association for Low-Incidence Handicapped.
Extracurricular: Sports, Theater/Drama, Orchestra, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average)
: See IGAP Scores Table below.Web Site Address
: http://www.d230.s-cook.k12.il.us/District Schools
(Orland Park only):Carl Sandburg High
. 133rd. & LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-361-4600.Web Site Address
: http://www.d230.s-cook.k12.il.us/sandburg/School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Carl Sandburg High |
9-12 |
3,085 |
7,240 |
427 |
29.9% |
70.1% |
18.6:1 |
$8,420 |
IGAP Scores - 10th. Grade Reading-Writing-Math; 11th. Grade Science-Social Studies
Consolidated High School District 230 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 10 |
IGAP Scores - Grade 11 |
Graduation Rate |
ACT Composite |
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Subjects |
Reading |
Math |
Writing |
Science |
Social Studies |
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Statewide Averages |
228 |
264 |
26.2 |
263 |
249 |
81.8% |
21.5 |
District Averages |
249 |
308 |
27.8 |
280 |
272 |
91.1% |
22.2 |
School Averages |
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Carl Sandburg High |
262 |
317 |
28.3 |
286 |
272 |
94.3% |
22.1 |
Orland School District 135 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Orland School District 135
151st. St. & 94th. Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-349-5319
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, Computer Literacy, Extra-Curricular Activities (Junior High), Counseling, P.E. Classes, Foreign Language (Junior High), Band (Junior High), Art Instruction, Music Instruction, Gifted Program, Sports (Junior High), Special Education, Early Childhood, Preschool Screening, Before/After School Care (through Children's World Learning Centers, at High Point, Centennial, and Prairie Elementary Schools), English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features: Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Gym(s), Auditorium/Stage, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Social Work, Special Education, Gifted/Talented.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation, Before- & After School Care (Grades K-5).
Special Needs: Counseling provided.
Extracurricular: Sports, Band, Chorus, School Clubs.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools:
Orland Junior High
. 14855 West Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5319.Jerling Junior High. 8851 151st. St., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5380.
Century Junior High. 10801 W. 159th. St., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-873-6400.
Centennial Elementary. 1410 Creek Crossing Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5310.
High Point Elementary. 14825 West Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5328.
Liberty Elementary. 8801 151st. St., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5353.
Orland Center Elementary. 151st. St. & 94th. Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-0330.
Orland Park Elementary. 9960 143rd. St., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5335.
Prairie Elementary. 14200 82nd. Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-5343.
Doctor School. 159th. & 113th. Ct., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-0330.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Orland Junior High |
6-8 |
571 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Jerling Junior High |
6-8 |
619 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Century Junior High |
5-7 |
970 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
High Point Elementary |
2-5 |
535 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Orland Park Elementary |
K-2 |
452 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Prairie Elementary |
K-3 |
490 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Liberty Elementary |
2-5 |
566 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Orland Center Elementary |
PK-2 |
542 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Doctor Elementary |
K |
184 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
Centennial Elementary |
2-4 |
591 |
5,520 |
317 |
38.9% |
61.1% |
20.9:1 |
$6,715 |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Orland District 135 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
293 |
308 |
311 |
320 |
School Averages |
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Orland Junior High |
N/A |
314 |
N/A |
357 |
Jerling Junior High |
N/A |
296 |
N/A |
303 |
Century Junior High |
N/A |
313 |
N/A |
308 |
High Point Elementary |
304 |
N/A |
328 |
N/A |
Prairie Elementary |
305 |
N/A |
319 |
N/A |
Liberty Elementary |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Centennial Elementary |
277 |
N/A |
295 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Orland District 135 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
281 |
298 |
271 |
327 |
352 |
345 |
19.8 |
25 |
26 |
School Averages |
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Orland Junior High |
N/A |
312 |
272 |
N/A |
371 |
355 |
N/A |
24.9 |
26.1 |
Jerling Junior High |
N/A |
296 |
275 |
N/A |
350 |
362 |
N/A |
24.9 |
25.9 |
Century Junior High |
N/A |
289 |
266 |
N/A |
341 |
320 |
N/A |
25.1 |
26 |
High Point Elementary |
305 |
N/A |
N/A |
359 |
N/A |
N/A |
21 |
N/A |
N/A |
Prairie Elementary |
263 |
N/A |
N/A |
284 |
N/A |
N/A |
19.3 |
N/A |
N/A |
Liberty Elementary |
285 |
N/A |
N/A |
326 |
N/A |
N/A |
20.1 |
N/A |
N/A |
Centennial Elementary |
265 |
N/A |
N/A |
319 |
N/A |
N/A |
18.9 |
N/A |
N/A |
Tinley Park School District 146 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Tinley Park School District 146
17316 Oak Park Ave.
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-614-4510
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program (Junior High, sack lunches for Grade School children), Early Childhood (Special Education), Tutoring, Art Instruction, Music Instruction, P.E. Classes, Extra-Curricular Activities (Junior High), Sports (Junior High), Industrial Arts (Junior High), Home Economics (Junior High), Foreign Language - Spanish or French (Junior High), Counseling, Band (Grades 5-8), Orchestra (Junior High), Chorus (Junior High), PTA, Special Education, Preschool Screening, Foreign Language - French or Spanish (Junior High), Gifted Program, Computer Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL).
Features
: Library, Cafeteria, Music Room/Area, Gym(s), Art Room/Area, Auditorium/Stage, Computer(s)/Computer Lab(s), Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus Art, Music, P.E., Library, Special Education, Social Work, Nurse, Guidance, Vocational Education, (Home Economics, Industrial Arts, Career Exploration).
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E., Library, Foreign Language.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
Special Needs: Behavior Disordered, Emotionally Disturbed, Mildly/Moderately Retarded, Physically Handicapped, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired, Learning Disabled students. Speech Therapy, Counseling, Some services and classes through the Southwest Cook County Coop. for Special Education & the South Metropolitan Association for Low-Incidence Handicapped (SMA) provided.
Extracurricular (Middle School): Sports, Band, School Clubs, Chorus.
IGAP Test Scores (Average)
: See IGAP Scores Tables below.District Schools
(Orland Park grade schools only):Central Middle
. 17248 67th. Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-614-4510.Kruse Education Center. 7617 Hemlock Dr., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-614-4530.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Central Middle |
7-8 |
544 |
2,519 |
180 |
49.3% |
50.7% |
17.8:1 |
$6,334 |
Arnold W Kruse Elementary |
K-6 |
446 |
2,519 |
180 |
49.3% |
50.7% |
17.8:1 |
$6,334 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Tinley Park District 146 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
287 |
283 |
251 |
328 |
308 |
319 |
20.4 |
24.2 |
26 |
School Averages |
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Central Middle |
N/A |
N/A |
251 |
N/A |
N/A |
319 |
N/A |
N/A |
26 |
Arnold W Kruse Elementary |
277 |
275 |
N/A |
329 |
308 |
N/A |
20.2 |
23.7 |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Tinley Park District 146 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
264 |
271 |
283 |
275 |
School Averages |
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Central Middle |
N/A |
271 |
N/A |
275 |
Arnold W Kruse Elementary |
266 |
N/A |
279 |
N/A |
Kirby School District 140 - School District Report
All IGAP Test Scores are from the '97/'98 school year.
Kirby School District 140
17100 Ozark, Box 98
Tinley Park, IL 60477
708-532-6462
School System Statistics
: See table below.District-Wide Programs: Hot Lunch Program, P.E. Classes, Special Education, Art Instruction, Music Instruction.
Features: Gym(s), Music Room/Area, Art Room/Area, Library, Auditorium/Stage, Cafeteria, Outdoor Playground (Grades K-5).
Personnel: Teachers in academic curriculum areas, plus P.E., Art, Music, Special Education.
Curriculum: Math, Science, Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music, P.E.
Extras: Hot Lunch, Field Trips, Transportation.
IGAP Test Scores (Average): See IGAP Scores Tables below.
District Schools
(Orland Park grade schools only):Virgil I. Grisson Junior High
. 17000 80th. Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-429-3030.Prairie View Junior High. 8500 W. 175th. St., Tinley Park, IL 60477, 708-429-3030.
Fernway Park Elementary. 16600 88th. Ave., Orland Park, IL 60462, 708-349-3810.
School System Statistics
School Name |
Grade Levels |
Enrollment - School/District |
Number of teachers (district) |
District % teachers with Bach. Degree only |
District % teachers with Master's & above Degree |
District Ave. - Pupil/ Teacher Ratio |
District Per-Pupil Cost |
|
Virgil I Grissom Junior High |
6-8 |
837 |
4,758 |
245 |
40.2% |
59.8% |
22.8:1 |
$4,488 |
Prairie View Junior High |
6-8 |
789 |
4,758 |
245 |
40.2% |
59.8% |
22.8:1 |
$4,488 |
Fernway Park Elementary |
PK-5 |
620 |
4,758 |
245 |
40.2% |
59.8% |
22.8:1 |
$4,488 |
IGAP Scores - Reading-Math-Writing, 3rd, 6th. & 8th. Grades
Kirby District 140 |
IGAP Scores - Reading |
IGAP Scores - Math |
IGAP Scores - Writing |
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Grades |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
3 |
6 |
8 |
Statewide Averages |
246 |
248 |
237 |
287 |
282 |
290 |
18.7 |
22.6 |
24.5 |
District Averages |
302 |
291 |
271 |
342 |
318 |
326 |
21.6 |
23.5 |
25.5 |
School Averages |
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Virgil I Grissom Junior High |
N/A |
291 |
274 |
N/A |
327 |
309 |
N/A |
24.6 |
25.5 |
Prairie View Junior High |
N/A |
291 |
268 |
N/A |
309 |
342 |
N/A |
22.2 |
25.4 |
Fernway Park Elementary |
306 |
291 |
271 |
340 |
N/A |
N/A |
21.6 |
N/A |
N/A |
IGAP Scores - Science-Social Studies, 4th & 7th. Grades
Kirby District 140 |
IGAP Scores Science |
IGAP Scores Social Studies |
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Grades |
4 |
7 |
4 |
7 |
Statewide Averages |
251 |
260 |
269 |
261 |
District Averages |
314 |
295 |
338 |
314 |
School Averages |
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Virgil I Grissom Junior High |
N/A |
296 |
N/A |
311 |
Prairie View Junior High |
N/A |
293 |
N/A |
317 |
Fernway Park Elementary |
305 |
N/A |
344 |
N/A |
Private Schools
Editor's Note
: Annual tuition quoted in this table is for one child, Full-day Kindergarten (if available)/Grades 1-8 for Elementary Schools and Grades 9-12 for High Schools. For Catholic Schools, annual tuition quoted is for parishioners. For other denominations, annual tuition quoted is for members (whenever there is a difference between member/nonmember tuition). Any school with an asterisk (*) offers before- and/or after-school care. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Grade Levels |
Tuition |
St. Michael School |
14345 Highland Ave. |
708-349-0068 |
1st. - 8th. |
$1180 |
Child Care & Preschool Programs
Editor's Note
: Tuition quoted is the weekly rate for full-time care. Codes in parenthesis: I for Infant, T for Toddler, 2 for Age 2, P for Preschool (Ages 2-5 or 3-5), K for Kindergarten, SA for school-age. For part-time preschool programs (2, 3, or 5 mornings or afternoons per week), the tuition quoted is monthly, with 2x, 3x, or 5x in parenthesis to indicate the number of days per week for each program. While we make a reasonable effort to maintain accuracy, we don't guarantee that all information is correct. For any categories that are blank, please call the center for that information.
Name |
Address |
Phone |
Ages Enrolled |
Hours |
Tuition |
La Petite Academy |
15851 Pack Hill Dr. |
708-460-1730 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
|
KinderCare |
15110 Windsor Dr. |
708-460-4340 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
|
KinderCare |
14301 S. Pinewood |
708-403-8990 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:00 |
|
The Sand Box Preschool & Kindergarten |
14311 S. 82nd. Ave. |
708-349-7732 |
2 to 12 |
8:45 -2:45 |
$96 (2x), $124 (3x), $170 (5x). Monthly rates for morning preschool. |
Sandbox Preschool & Learning Center |
9970 W. 151st. St. |
708-349-7557 |
6 weeks to 10 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$140 (2), $125 (Young 3s); $118.50 (P), $58, $78 (K), $44, $55 (SA) |
Children's World |
14632 John Humphrey Dr. |
708-349-4990 |
6 weeks to 12 |
6:30 - 6:30 |
$143 (I), $133 (T), $122 (2) |
Mary Sears Preschool |
16807 108th. Ave. |
708-460-4414 |
6 weeks to 7 |
6:00 - 6:00 |
|
Christ Lutheran Early Childhood Weekday School (C.L.E.W.S.) |
14700 S. 94th. Ave. |
708-349-0431 |
3 to 5 |
8:45 - 3:00 |
$46 (1x), $80 (2x), $110 (3x) |
Orland Park Christian Preschool |
7500 Sycamore Dr. |
708-532-4933 |
3 to 5 |
9:30 - 2:30 |
$55 (2x), $85 (3x) |
Recreation
Orland Park Recreation Department
14560 Ravinia Ave.
Orland Park, IL 60462
708-403-7275
Equipment/Physical Features
: Sports Fields, Outdoor Playground(s), Computer(s), Gym(s), Ice Rink(s), Tennis Court(s), Swimming Pool(s), Track.Parent/Tot & Children's Classes/Leagues/Camps: Music, Reading/Stories, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Theater, Science, Math, Computers, Fitness, Ballet, Dance, Pom Pon, Gymnastics, Guitar, Keyboard, Etiquette/Manners, Sewing, Cartooning, Basketball, Hockey, Soccer, Karate, Wrestling, Babysitting, Swimming, Tennis, Baseball, Golf.
Adult Classes/Leagues/Activities: Dance, Fitness, Hatha Yoga, Arts & Crafts, Volleyball, Basketball, Street Defense, Financial Planning, Parenting, CPR, Swimming, Tennis.
Senior Adult Classes/Clubs/Services/Programs: Fitness, Dance, Bridge.
Special Needs: Physically Handicapped, Developmentally Delayed, Hearing-Impaired, Sight-Impaired.
Special Services: Adapted Materials, Remedial Help, Adapted Equipment, Orland Park offers several programs geared specifically to individuals with special needs, including Special Olympic programs. Handicapped Accessible Bus Service is available to and from listed programs. Accommodations will also be made whenever possible for special needs individuals to enroll in regular recreation classes.
Other Services: Child Care, Preschool.