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4 schools in Arbor Park SD 145

Illinois · 1,182 students · 2 cities

For families inside Arbor Park SD 145, public-school options total 4 K-12 schools, with enrollment near 1,182 (3 elementary and 1 middle).

4-year change in Arbor Park SD 145

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,182
+27 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Arbor Park SD 145 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,182#302 of 508#6,315 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#191 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.6:1#177 of 506#2,622 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
48.6%#230 of 456#4,356 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
71.7%#13 of 341#229 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Arbor Park SD 145

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,303 to 1,182 students (down 9%) and from 90 to 94 full-time teachers (up 4%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Arbor Park Middle SchoolOak ForestMiddle05-08520
Scarlet Oak Elementary SchoolOak ForestElementary03-04249
Arbor Elementary SchoolOak ForestElementary01-02232
Kimberly Heights Elem SchoolTinley ParkElementaryPK-KG181

About Arbor Park SD 145

Arbor Park SD 145 is a sparse public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 4 schools and serves approximately 1,182 students.

For a sense of the school types, Arbor Park SD 145 consists of 3 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Arbor Park SD 145 is about 296, noticeably below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,155 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,182 in SY 2024-25.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Arbor Park SD 145 discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Arbor Park SD 145 run?
Arbor Park SD 145 has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 1,182 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Arbor Park SD 145?
Arbor Park SD 145 includes 3 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Arbor Park SD 145?
Arbor Park Middle School is the largest public school in Arbor Park SD 145 by enrollment, with approximately 520 students.
What grade levels does Arbor Park SD 145 serve?
Arbor Park SD 145 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 4 schools.
What cities does Arbor Park SD 145 serve?
Arbor Park SD 145 operates schools in Oak Forest, Tinley Park across Illinois.