Best Schools in Richardson, IL
Richardson, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,298 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Richardson exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richardson, IL
The top high schools in Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1387 Students
2. Sycamore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
3. Kaneland Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richardson, IL
The top middle schools in Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Knolls Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 799 Students
2. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades 8 • 406 Students
3. Kaneland Harter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
4. Sycamore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richardson, IL
The top elementary schools in Richardson, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lily Lake Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 301 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
2. North Grove Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 467 Students
3. Southeast Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
4. Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Richardson, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Richardson, IL has a total population of 510 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Richardson, 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 Richardson, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richardson, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Richardson, 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 Richardson, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richardson, IL
How many schools are in Richardson, IL?
Richardson, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,298 students in total.
How do schools in Richardson perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Richardson score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Richardson exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richardson?
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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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 31%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations