Prairie Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Orland Park, Illinois 60462 · Orland SD 135
#47 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#2536 of 50,301 nationally
About Prairie Elem School
Prairie Elem School is a public elementary located in Orland Park, in the Orland SD 135 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 507 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 47th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 507.
There are 13 schools in Orland Park; Prairie Elem School ranks 1st of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
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Schools near Prairie Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palos South Middle School
Palos Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
717 students · 1.9 km away
Jerling Junior High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
677 students · 2.3 km away
Liberty Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
627 students · 2.5 km away
Arnold W Kruse Ed Center
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students · 2.9 km away
Orland Center School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
379 students · 3.1 km away
Palos East Elementary School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
705 students · 3.3 km away
Carl Sandburg High School
Orland Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,840 students · 3.4 km away
Orland Park Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
386 students · 3.5 km away
High Point Elem School
Orland Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
504 students · 3.7 km away
Orland Jr High School
Orland Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
G N Dieterich Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Cleveland Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
507 students
Pana Elem School
Pana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students
Edna Rollins Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Clissold Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
Ridge Central Elem School
Chicago Ridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Elem School a good school?
Prairie Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #47 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Prairie Elem School ranks #47 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #2536 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Prairie Elem School?
Prairie Elem School had 507 students in 2025.
Is Prairie Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Prairie Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Prairie Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Prairie Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.