For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 586 students in Richton Park, IL.
The top-ranked public charter school in Richton Park, IL is Southland College Prep Chtr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richton Park, IL public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public charter school average of 10%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 14% statewide average). Charter schools in Richton Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter school average of 97% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Richton Park, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Richton Park, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Richton Park, IL?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Richton Park, IL include Southland College Prep Chtr High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Richton Park?
1 public charter schools are located in Richton Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Richton Park?
Richton Park public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public charter schools average of 97% (majority Black).
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