For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 3,959 students in Randolph County, IL (there are 8 private schools, serving 807 private students). 83% 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 Steeleville 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 25% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Randolph County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coulterville High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Po Box 396
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
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
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 262 students
Rank: #44.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Grades: PK-8
| 662 students
Rank: #55.
Red Bud High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Grades: 9-12
| 403 students
Rank: #66.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 613 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
| 0 students
Rank: #88.
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
| 92 students
Rank: #99.
Steeleville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #1010.
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
| 58 students
Rank: #1111.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 758 students
Rank: #1212.
Evansville Attendance Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Grades: K-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1313.
Sparta High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #1414.
Chester High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #1515.
Perandoe Educational Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W South 4th St
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2326
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2326
Grades: n/a
| 0 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
| 0 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
| 0 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 Steeleville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Randolph County, IL?
17 public schools are located in Randolph County, IL.
What percentage of students in Randolph County, IL go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Randolph County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County, IL?
Randolph County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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