For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,236 students in Richland County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 292 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Richland County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, IL are Richland County Elementary School, Richland County Middle School and Richland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richland County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland County Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Grades: 6-8
| 466 students
Rank: #33.
Richland County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Program Roe 12 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
103 West Main St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Safe School Roe12 Richland Co (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
426 South Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
103 Oak St
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richland County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Richland County, IL include Richland County Elementary School, Richland County Middle School and Richland County High School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County, IL?
3 public schools are located in Richland County, IL.
What percentage of students in Richland County, IL go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Richland County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County, IL?
Richland County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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