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Best Schools in Riverton, Illinois

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 4.4/10
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Choosing a school in Riverton?

Use this page to compare every school in Riverton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Riverton High School

5.3/10

High · Riverton Cusd 14. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Riverton Middle School

4.6/10

Middle · Riverton Cusd 14. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Riverton Elem School

3.3/10

Elementary · Riverton Cusd 14. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Riverton for 2026 are Riverton High School (5.3/10), Riverton Middle School (4.6/10), and Riverton Elem School (3.3/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

3

in this city

Avg Score

4.4

out of 10

Median Home

$156,400

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Riverton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Riverton High School 5.3 / 10
2 Riverton Middle School 4.6 / 10
3 Riverton Elem School 3.3 / 10

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
4.4/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$78,519

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$156,400

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
23 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
71%

Of occupied housing units

How Riverton compares

Illinois rank

#433 of 444

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-1.8

below Illinois avg (6.2)

Median household income

$79k

96% of Illinois median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Riverton, Illinois

Riverton, Illinois is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 4.4 out of 10, schools in Riverton show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Riverton is Riverton High School with a composite score of 5.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Riverton is served by 1 school district: Riverton CUSD 14. These districts collectively serve 1,239 students.

Riverton's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $78,519. The poverty rate in the area is 6.9%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 62561 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 503 students · Pre-K–4th 3.3

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 359 students · 5th–8th 4.6

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 377 students · 9th–12th 5.3

Schools in Riverton

Riverton, Illinois · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$78,519

Median Home Value

$156,400

Median Rent

$1,034/mo

Population

4,927

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

23 min

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Community Profile

Riverton has a median household income of $78,519. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $156,400, with a median rent of $1,034/month. The local poverty rate of 6.9% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Riverton, Illinois

How many schools are in Riverton, Illinois?

Riverton has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Riverton, Illinois?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Riverton is 4.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Riverton, Illinois?

The top-ranked school in Riverton on MySchoolScout is Riverton High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

What is the best elementary school in Riverton, Illinois?

The top-ranked elementary school in Riverton on MySchoolScout is Riverton Elem School with a composite score of 3.3/10.

What is the best middle school in Riverton, Illinois?

The top-ranked middle school in Riverton on MySchoolScout is Riverton Middle School with a composite score of 4.6/10.

What is the best high school in Riverton, Illinois?

The top-ranked high school in Riverton on MySchoolScout is Riverton High School with a composite score of 5.3/10.

How many school districts serve Riverton, Illinois?

Riverton is served by 1 school district: Riverton Cusd 14.

What is the education level in Riverton, Illinois?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Riverton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Riverton, Illinois?

The median household income in Riverton is approximately $78,519 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverton, Illinois?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Riverton is 13.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Riverton, Illinois?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.