For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,637 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
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
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Grades: PK-8
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Steeleville Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Grades: PK-8
| 280 students
Rank: #55.
Chester Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Evansville Attendance Center
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Rank: #88.
Coulterville Junior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: 6-8
| 51 students
Rank: #99.
Sparta Lincoln School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-8
| 741 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
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 elementary schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Randolph County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Randolph County include: Chester Elementary School vs. Steeleville Elementary School, Steeleville Elementary School vs. Chester Elementary School
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