For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 801 students in Richmond, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, IL are Richmond Grade School and Nippersink Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Richmond, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Grade School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5815 Broadway St
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Richmond, IL 60071
(815) 678-4717
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
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 elementary schools in Richmond, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond, IL include Richmond Grade School and Nippersink Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond?
2 public elementary schools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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