Community Consolidated School District 146

6611 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477-3514
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Community Consolidated School District 146 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,356 students in Community Consolidated School District 146. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Community Consolidated School District 146 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,356 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Community Consolidated School District 146, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 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)
#323 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
27%
34%
30%
52%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
22%
28%
% Black
9%
17%
% White
63%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,975 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,490 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,975
$22,423
Spending / Student
$23,490
$21,662

Best Community Consolidated School District 146 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arnold W Kruse Educational Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7617 Hemlock Dr
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 614-4530
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bert H Fulton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Community Consolidated School District 146?
Community Consolidated School District 146 manages 5 public schools serving 2,356 students.
What is the rank of Community Consolidated School District 146?
Community Consolidated School District 146 is ranked #332 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Community Consolidated School District 146?
63% of Community Consolidated School District 146 students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Community Consolidated School District 146?
Community Consolidated School District 146 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Community Consolidated School District 146's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,490 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 2,356 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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