For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,182 students in Richland County, IL (there are , serving 492 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Richland County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richland County, IL are Assist Taoep 12, Richland County Middle School and Richland County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Richland County Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Gr: K-5 | 915 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Richland County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
2107 E Hall St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Gr: PK | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Richland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Roe 12 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
103 West Main St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Safe School Roe12 Richland Co (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
426 South Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
103 Oak St
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Gr: PK-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Gr: 9-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Gr: 7-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland County, IL include Assist Taoep 12, Richland County Middle School and Richland County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richland County?
6 public schools are located in Richland County.
What percentage of students in Richland County go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Richland County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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