Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island
9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465 · (708) 608-4330
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 97.87%47 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +4.6points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #103of 234 programs (top 45%)
- Since 2024
- +0.7points vs 97.14% (35 testers)
- Chicago area rank
- #47of 117 ranked nearby
How Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island graduates do on the CNA exam
97.87% of 47 first-time test-takers from Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.6 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #103 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 45%), and #47 of 117 ranked programs in the Chicago area.
In 2024, 97.14% of 35 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 0.7 points year over year.
With 47 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.1 points. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
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How Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 97.87%, Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island is in the second quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 47 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 77 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 24 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 7049 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 9000 W. College Parkway, Palos Hills, IL 60465 Cook County |
| Phone | (708) 608-4330 |
| CNA median pay, Chicago area | $46,940 a year ($22.57/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Palos Hills
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bria of Palos Hills-Hybrid | Palos Hills | same ZIP | — |
| Moraine Valley C.C.-Southwest Education Center | Palos Hills | same ZIP | — |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills | same ZIP | 98.7% |
| Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid | Palos Hills | same ZIP | 100.0% |
| Villa School of Health | Bridgeview | 3 mi | — |
| Lakeside Health Institute | Oak Lawn | 4 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island's CNA exam pass rate?
97.87% of 47 first-time test-takers from Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 4.6 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #103 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 7049. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 97.87% of 47 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 97.14% of 35 in 2024 (+0.7 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Moraine Valley Comm. Coll.-Educ Ctr at Blue Island compare with CNA programs nearby?
77 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 24 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was Moraine Valley Community College-Hybrid in Palos Hills (100.0%, in the same ZIP code).
What other approved CNA programs are near Palos Hills?
The closest are Bria of Palos Hills-Hybrid in Palos Hills (about 1 mi), Moraine Valley C.C.-Southwest Education Center in Palos Hills (about 1 mi), Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills (about 1 mi, 99% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.