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CCSD 146 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,325 students in CCSD 146 School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in CCSD 146 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,115 Schools
# Students
2,325 Students
1,191,924 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
91,393 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
CCSD 146 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#323 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.5%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
20%
28%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
10%
17%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
44%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,628 is higher than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,129 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$56 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,628
$25,132
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,129
$24,168
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best CCSD 146 School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Walter F Fierke Educational Center
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6535 Victoria Dr
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 614-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bert H Fulton School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 171st St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4540
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6701 179th St
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Central Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18146 Oak Park Ave
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 614-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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