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Best Schools in Olney, IL
Olney, IL has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,940 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Olney greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Olney, IL
The top high schools in Olney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
Best Middle Schools in Olney, IL
The top middle schools in Olney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Olney, IL
The top elementary schools in Olney, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
2. St Joseph's Catholic Church
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph's Catholic Church • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
3. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
4. East Orchard Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Orchard Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Olney, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Olney, IL has a total population of 10,524 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Olney, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Olney, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Olney, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Olney, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Olney, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Olney, IL
How many schools are in Olney, IL?
Olney, IL has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,940 students in total.
How do schools in Olney perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Olney score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Olney greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Olney?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Olney
3 of 3 schools in Olney carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2C: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Olney. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (3)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.