Ransom Grade School

Ransom Grade School is a public elementary school in Ransom, IL, part of the Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65. The school serves approximately 94 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3/10, placing it in the 93.1th percentile among IL schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 20% proficiency in math and 22% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $68,500, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 94 students, Ransom Grade School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 8.5:1, Ransom Grade School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Ransom Grade School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.