For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in Olney, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olney, IL are 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.
Olney, 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 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Olney have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Olney, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland County Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Grades: PK-5
| 1,060 students
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Grades: 6-8
| 466 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 elementary schools in Olney, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Olney, IL include Richland County Elementary School and Richland County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Olney, IL?
2 public elementary schools are located in Olney, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney, IL?
Olney, IL public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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