For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 862 students in Riverton, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, IL are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverton, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
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 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Riverton, IL include Riverton Middle School and Riverton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverton?
2 public elementary schools are located in Riverton.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton?
Riverton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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