The Arnold W. Kruse Education Center is a public pre-kindergarten and elementary school serving students who live in northeastern areas of Tinley Park, western portions of Orland Park and eastern areas of Oak Forest. Carey Radde serves as principal of the school. Educational programs are built on the Harcourt Trophies series for English and language arts, as well as the Trailblazers series for math. Classes in science, social studies and enrichment through computer literacy are available. Other programs focus on music, art and physical education, as well as various services for special needs.