Public schools in Richton Park, IL
5 open public schools with an address in Richton Park, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,292
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Illinois median 13:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Richton Park public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Richton Park, IL: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,292 students, an average of 258 per school. The largest campus is Southland College Prep Charter High School (584 students), and the largest elementary school is Neil Armstrong Elem School (266).
Matteson ESD 162 operates the most schools here (2), and 3 regular districts have at least one Richton Park campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Richton Park
Matteson ESD 162
Public school district
2 schools in Richton Park · 7 total
ESD 159
Public school district
1 school in Richton Park · 5 total
Rich Twp HSD 227
Public school district
1 school in Richton Park · 2 total
Southland College Prep Charter High School
Independent charter agency
1 school in Richton Park
Elementary schools in Richton Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong Elem School ESD 159 | KG–05 | 266 | 13.5:1 |
Middle schools in Richton Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauk Elem School Matteson ESD 162 | 04–06 | 281 | 13.3:1 |
High schools in Richton Park
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township Star Academy Rich Twp HSD 227 · Alternative School | 10–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Southland College Prep Charter High School Southland College Prep Charter High School · Charter | 09–12 | 584 | 10.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Richton Park
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richton Square School Matteson ESD 162 | PK–PK | 161 | 16.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic6.2%
- Black88.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Richton Park schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,292 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richton Park
How many public schools are in Richton Park, IL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Richton Park: 1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,292 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richton Park?
Schools with an address in Richton Park belong to 4 education agencies, led by Matteson ESD 162 (2 schools), ESD 159 (1 school), Rich Twp HSD 227 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Richton Park?
Southland College Prep Charter High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richton Park, with 584 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richton Park?
Yes. 1 of the 5 public schools in Richton Park are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Southland College Prep Charter High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richton Park schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richton Park public schools is 13.3:1, similar to the Illinois school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Richton Park guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Illinois cities