Best Schools in Ritchie, IL
Ritchie, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,370 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Ritchie exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ritchie, IL
The top high schools in Ritchie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wilmington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 432 Students
2. Herscher High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 502 Students
3. Reed-custer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 437 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ritchie, IL
The top middle schools in Ritchie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Limestone Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 501 Students
2. Reed-custer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
3. Wilmington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ritchie, IL
The top elementary schools in Ritchie, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reed-custer Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Reed Custer Cusd 255u • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 653 Students
2. L J Stevens Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 332 Students
3. Herscher Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 369 Students
4. Bonfield Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herscher Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 323 Students
5. Bruning Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wilmington Cusd 209u • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ritchie, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ritchie, IL has a total population of 485 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.50 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ritchie, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ritchie, 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 Ritchie, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ritchie, IL
How many schools are in Ritchie, IL?
Ritchie, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,370 students in total.
How do schools in Ritchie perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ritchie score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Ritchie exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ritchie?
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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