Public Schools
Children from each of the village’s five elementary schools typically score in the top 15 percent on statewide testing. Illinois Goals Assessment Program scores average in the 90th percentile. Today, each of the four K-6 public elementary schools has an enrollment of approximately 400 students with a teacher to pupil ratio of about 1:20. Central Junior High has an annual enrollment of approximately 450 students. In 2000, Central Junior High School was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education for its excellence in education. The annual operating cost is $5,630 per pupil. The village is also home to three excellent parochial grammar schools (Most Holy Redeemer School, Queen of Martyrs School and St. Bernadette School) and other denominational church studies.
Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 has an enrollment of approximately 875 students, with an increase of about 40 students annually. The school offers dozens of course options including dual enrollment courses and advanced placement classes. The operating cost is $10,200 annually per student. Approximately 80 percent of EPCHS students go on to enter college and collectively receive more than a million dollars annually in scholarships. The high school also serves the community by offering college courses, computer and travel courses and swimming instruction for all ages.
Evergreen Park Community High School, District #231
9901 S. Kedzie Ave.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)424-7400
Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Hart
Principal Bill Sanderson
High School District #231 Board of Education
President Michael Knieps
Vice President Daniel McKeown
Secretary Gail Morales
Member Cheryl Pinotti
Member Tom Sinon
Member Christopher Trzeciak
Member Raymond Trzeciak
Evergreen Park Elementary School District #124
Central Jr. High School
9418 S. Sawyer Ave.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
(708)423-0950
www.d124.org
Superintendent Dr. Diane Cody
Central Jr. H.S. Principal Kathy Hatczel
Northeast School Principal Ardene Hoke
Northwest School Principal John Stanton
Southeast School Principal Shaton Wolverton
Southwest School Principal Denise Thomas
Elementary School District #124 Board of Education
President James B. Flanagan
Vice President Terrance F. MacDonald
Secretary Joan Boss
Member Kathleen Rohan
Member Beth Amado
Member John Kennedy
Member Robert McDonald
Moraine Valley Community College
10900 S. 88th Ave.
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708)974-4300
President Dr. Vernon Crawley
Chairman Sandra Wagner
Vice Chairman Patricia E. Roach
Secretary Joseph P. Murphy
Member Patrick Kennedy
Member Susan Murphy
Member Mary Nolan
Member Maureen Ryan