For the 2024-25 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,891 students in Randolph County, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 858 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, IL are Coulterville High School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coulterville High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 396
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Grades: PK-8
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Steeleville Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bud High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Grades: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 616 students
Rank: #77.
Ccsi Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
Evansville Attendance Center
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Grades: K-8
| 116 students
Rank: #99.
Sparta High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
Rank: #1010.
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 396
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 87 students
Rank: #1111.
Coulterville Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 396
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #1212.
Sparta Lincoln School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 732 students
Rank: #1313.
Steeleville High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1414.
Perandoe Educational Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W South 4th St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 587-2326
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 587-2326
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #1515.
Chester High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center Of Southern Il
Vocational School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-5471
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Menard Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 Kaskaskia St
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Red Brick School Omega (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
540 Pine St
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Grades: K-4
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Randolph County, IL include Coulterville High School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County?
17 public schools are located in Randolph County.
What percentage of students in Randolph County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Randolph County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Randolph County include: Coulterville High School vs. Steeleville High School, Chester Elementary School vs. Steeleville Elementary School, Chester High School vs. Red Bud High School
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