For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,837 students in Orland Park, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orland Park, IL are Jerling Junior High School, Century Junior High School and Orland Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orland Park, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Orland Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Orland Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerling Junior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8851 W 151st St
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Gr: 6-8 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Century Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10801 W 159th St
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3506
Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 364-3506
Gr: 6-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Orland Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14855 West Ave
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-4206
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Orland Park, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Orland Park, IL include Jerling Junior High School, Century Junior High School and Orland Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Orland Park?
3 public middle schools are located in Orland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Orland Park?
Orland Park public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Orland Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Orland Park include: Orland Jr High School vs. Jerling Junior High School, Jerling Junior High School vs. Orland Jr High School
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