For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Riverton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Riverton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL are Riverton High School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Grades: PK-4
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Riverton, IL include Riverton High School, Riverton Middle School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Riverton?
3 public schools are located in Riverton.
What percentage of students in Riverton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Riverton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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