For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 584 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL are Southland College Prep Chtr High School and Rich Township Star Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Richton Park, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southland College Prep Chtr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Richton Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Richton Park, IL include Southland College Prep Chtr High School and Rich Township Star Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Richton Park?
2 public high schools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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