For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,587 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 42% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Orland Park, IL (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.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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.
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: 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%
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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (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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