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Best Randolph County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,637 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Randolph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
714 Middle St
Prairie Du Rocher, IL 62277
(618) 284-3530
Gr: PK-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Gr: PK-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Coulterville Junior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Chester Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
650 Opdyke St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2354
Gr: PK-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Steeleville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
609 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3469
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Coulterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Evansville Attendance Center
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Oak St
Evansville, IL 62242
(618) 853-4411
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #99.
Sparta Lincoln School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
203a Dean Ave
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Randolph County, IL

Randolph County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Menard Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 Kaskaskia St
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Gr: 12
Red Brick School Omega (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
Sparta Primary Attendance Center (Closed 2015)
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Tilden Attendance Center (Closed 2012)
540 Pine St
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Gr: K-4 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Randolph County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Prairie Du Rocher Elementary School and Red Bud Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Randolph County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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