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Best Richton Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,292 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 27%), 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 99% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southland College Prep Chtr High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4601 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 748-0100
Gr: 9-12 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rich Township Star Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5000 Sauk Trl
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 679-3000
Gr: 10-12
Rank: #33.
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5030 Imperial Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 481-7424
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Sauk Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4435 S Churchill Dr
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 747-2660
Gr: 4-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Richton Square School
22700 Richton Square Rd
Richton Park, IL 60471
(708) 283-2706
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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