For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,190 students in 60462, IL.
The top ranked public preschools in 60462, IL are Prairie Elementary School, Arnold W Kruse Educational Center and Fernway Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 60462 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in 60462, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
Best 60462, IL Public Preschools (2025)
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 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
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: 29%
Rank: #33.
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 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 60462, IL?
The top ranked public preschools in 60462, IL include Prairie Elementary School, Arnold W Kruse Educational Center and Fernway Park Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 60462?
5 public preschools are located in 60462.
What is the racial composition of students in 60462?
60462 public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 58% (majority Hispanic).
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