For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 397 students in Richmond, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Richmond, IL is Nippersink Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Richmond, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nippersink Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10006 N Main St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-7129
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richmond, IL include Nippersink Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richmond?
1 public middle schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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