Orland School District 135

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

Top Rankings

Orland School District 135 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 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,201 students in Orland School District 135. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Orland School District 135 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
10 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
5,201 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
379 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Orland School District 135, which is ranked within the top 20% 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)
#155 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
35%
27%
47%
30%
58%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
7%
17%
% 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 $22,423. 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 $21,662. 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
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,898
$21,662

Best Orland School District 135 Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-2 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Meadow Ridge School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10959 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3602
Gr: 3-5 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
High Point Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14825 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4408
Gr: 3-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8801 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3805
Gr: 3-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Jerling Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Century Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10801 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3506
Gr: 6-8 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Orland Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Orland Center School
9407 W 151st St
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
Gr: PK-2 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Orland School District 135?
Orland School District 135 manages 10 public schools serving 5,201 students.
What is the rank of Orland School District 135?
Orland School District 135 is ranked #156 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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: 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 School District 135?
70% of Orland School District 135 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 School District 135?
Orland School District 135 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Orland School District 135's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,898 is less 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: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 5,201 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 35% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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