To accommodate continuing growth, the school system has added to existing school buildings and is planning construction of a seventh elementary school in the near future. The area also has several private and parochial schools that provide excellent educational programs. Several well-known institutions for higher education for higher education are nearby. Hammond Yellow Coach provides bus service to Chicago's Loop, while Tri-State Coach Lines offers speedy trips to O'Hare International and Midway Airports. Five mini-malls plus two major malls surround the dynamic, growing community of Schererville, meeting the shopping needs of all residents.
Numerous restaurants satisfy all tastes, from ethnic cuisine to fast food.
Five hospitals provide high qualtiy health care and treatment to the Schererville area. These are St. Margaret Mercy Health Care South Campus, St. Anthony Medical Center, Munster Community Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and Southlake Center for Mental Health Care. A variety of clinics also offer medical and dental services.