For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,275 students in Riverton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Riverton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL are Riverton High School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverton, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 560
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 530
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 470
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL include Riverton High School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Riverton, IL?
3 public schools are located in Riverton, IL.
What percentage of students in Riverton, IL go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Riverton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton, IL?
Riverton, IL public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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