For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,554 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 N Main St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Coulterville Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Evansville Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Gr: K-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Randolph County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Randolph County?
8 public middle schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Randolph County include: Chester Elementary School vs. Steeleville Elementary School, Steeleville Elementary School vs. Chester Elementary School, Steeleville Elementary School vs. Sparta Lincoln School
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