For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 547 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richton Park, IL are Neil Armstrong Elementary School and Sauk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richton Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Imperial Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Sauk Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Gr: 4-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richton Park, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richton Park, IL include Neil Armstrong Elementary School and Sauk Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richton Park?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richton Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Richton Park include: Neil Armstrong Elementary School vs. Sauk Elementary School, Sauk Elementary School vs. Neil Armstrong Elementary School
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