It is the mission of the Palos Heights School District 128 to educate all children as individuals, to foster a love of learning, and to prepare children for a responsible and successful future in a diversified world.
Palos Heights School District 128 is located 15 miles southwest of Chicago. The center of the district boundaries includes the eastern half of Palos Heights and portions of Alsip and Crestwood. The district comprises four square miles. Annual enrollment averages approximately 700 students. The students attend the following schools: Indian Hill Early Learning Center (Preschool-K) Chippewa (1-3), Navajo Heights (4-5), and Independence Junior High (6-8).