University Park: Schools & Education
Education in University Park: 2 public schools. Crete-Monee Middle School is the largest at 965 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 1,233 students.
- ~3,653 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,653 residents per school. 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Crete Monee CUSD 201U |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,233 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 83 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Lil Lou's Beauty and Barber College-Hammond |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Hammond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (219) 554-3993 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 4 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | University Park Public Library District |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 1100 Blackhawk Drive |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (708) 534-2580 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60484 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2600 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.5% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12