For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,280 students in Olney, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 622 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Olney, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Olney, 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.
Olney, 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 30% statewide average). Schools in Olney 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Olney, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland County Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 1,101 students
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: #33.
Richland County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 707 students
Olney, Illinois 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Olney, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Olney, IL include Richland County Elementary School, Richland County Middle School and Richland County High School.
How many public schools are located in Olney?
3 public schools are located in Olney.
What percentage of students in Olney go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Olney are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Olney?
Olney public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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