Orland SD 135 School District

15100 S 94th Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462-3291
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Orland SD 135 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,201 students in Orland SD 135 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Orland SD 135 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
5,201 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orland SD 135 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#150 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(20-21)
32%
28%
47%
30%
58%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
7%
16%
% White
70%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,087 is higher than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,898 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$120 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,087
$21,990
Spending / Student
$20,898
$21,244

Best Orland SD 135 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14200 S 82nd Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4835
Grades: PK-2
| 541 students
Rank: #22.
Centennial School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14101 Creek Crossing Dr
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3414
Grades: PK-2
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Meadow Ridge School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10959 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3602
Grades: 3-5
| 577 students
Rank: #44.
High Point Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14825 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Grades: 3-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Grades: 3-5
| 595 students
Rank: #66.
Jerling Junior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #77.
Century Junior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10801 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3506
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #88.
Orland Jr High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Grades: 6-8
| 545 students
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Center School
9407 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3259
Grades: PK-2
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
9960 W 143rd St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3904
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orland SD 135 School District?
Orland SD 135 School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,201 students.
What is the rank of Orland SD 135 School District?
Orland SD 135 School District is ranked #162 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Orland SD 135 School District?
70% of Orland SD 135 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Orland SD 135 School District?
Orland SD 135 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Orland SD 135 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,898 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,201 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 32% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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