Arbor Park SD 145 School District

17301 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452-4920
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Arbor Park SD 145 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,182 students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Arbor Park SD 145 School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
94 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arbor Park SD 145 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#548 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
20%
27%
24%
30%
43%
50%
(2022-23)
24.1%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
6%
% Hispanic
30%
29%
% Black
13%
16%
% White
38%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,278 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,982 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,278
$22,456
Spending / Student
$19,982
$21,694

Best Arbor Park SD 145 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scarlet Oak Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5731 Albert Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5822
Gr: 3-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Arbor Park Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687-5330
Gr: 5-8 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
17303 Central Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 560-0092
Gr: 1-2 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
6141 Kimberly Dr
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-6434
Gr: PK-K | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,182 students.
What is the rank of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District is ranked #538 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
38% of Arbor Park SD 145 School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arbor Park SD 145 School District?
Arbor Park SD 145 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Arbor Park SD 145 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,982 is less than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,182 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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