For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,219 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 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riverton, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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