For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,343 students in Richmond, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, IL are Richmond-burton High School, Nippersink Middle School and Richmond Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond-burton High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8311 Il Route 31
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4242
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4242
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Nippersink Middle School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10006 N Main St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, IL include Richmond-burton High School, Nippersink Middle School and Richmond Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
3 public schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richmond include: Nippersink Middle School vs. Richmond-burton High School
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