For the 2025 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 9% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
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