Jerling Junior High School

Grades: 6-8
Students: 648
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
Community Reviews
22 Reviews
8851 West 151st Street
Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 364-3708
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
Test Scores
6/10
Equity
NA
Academic Progress
NA
College Readiness
7/10
Student Growth

Community Reviews

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I’m in my last year at Jerling Junior High, and if I’m going to be honest it sucks here. Definitely wouldn’t recommend. I have had three teachers ignoring my IEP which makes it so I HAVE to sit in the front, one time in 7th grade I couldn’t see the board so I had emailed my teacher about it and
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Posted by a student on 1/29/2026
My son is finishing 7th grade at Jerling in June. He struggled this year, for the first time ever, in 3 subjects. He is a smart kid and has always gotten excellent grades in school. He says this year was really overwhelming when it came to all the content he was learning in all classes, and the new
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Posted by a parent on 5/21/2025
Hi. I'm a current student that's in eighth grade - about to go to highschool. I have two chronic illnesses, and i struggle A LOT with them. I feel as if the school does not help with it at all, or provide for my needs. I had done online school for a bit, then they said i needed a doctors
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Posted by a student on 4/14/2025
Horrible school. Kids here are so racist and are what they call “ipad kids.” I would never recommend this school to anyone. Parents, you’re better off moving or sending your kids to private school!!!
Posted by a community member on 4/4/2025
I am a student who currently goes to Jerling junior high and let's just say my years at this school have been bad. Staff have been treating students at the school horribly and not fairly. They will judge you by your past and by your race of your skin. When you need help or support do not go to staff
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Posted by a student on 1/31/2025

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Orland Park schools - Jerling Junior High School is located at 8851 West 151st Street, Orland Park IL 60462. Jerling Junior High School is in the Orland School District 135. Jerling Junior High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.

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