Overview

Helen Keller Elementary School is a public school in Tinley Park, IL, offering a Gifted & Talented program and Project Lead The Way curriculum. It is one of 5 elementary schools in Kirby School District 140.
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School Rating

Helen Keller Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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School Improvement

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School

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Neighborhood

7846 163rd Street
Tinley Park, IL 60477
School leader: Mrs Julie Simpson
(708) 532-2144
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