For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,327 students in 62450, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62450, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 62450 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in 62450, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62450, IL Public Elementary Schools (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
407 S Whittle Ave
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 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
407 S Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 62450, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 62450, IL include Assist Taoep 12, Richland County Middle School and Richland County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 62450?
4 public elementary schools are located in 62450.
What is the racial composition of students in 62450?
62450 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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