For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,318 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Richton Park, IL are Southland College Prep Chtr High School, Rich Township Star Academy and Neil Armstrong Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richton Park, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Grades: 9-12
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5030 Imperial Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Sauk Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Grades: 4-6
| 282 students
Rank: n/an/a
22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Grades: PK
| 178 students
Richton Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richton Park, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Richton Park, IL include Southland College Prep Chtr High School, Rich Township Star Academy and Neil Armstrong Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richton Park?
5 public schools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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