For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,360 students in Richland County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, IL are Assist Taoep 12, Richland County Elementary School and Richland County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
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: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 445 students
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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 elementary schools in Richland County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richland County, IL include Assist Taoep 12, Richland County Elementary School and Richland County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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