Very Good
#1034 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Richton Square School
School · Matteson ESD 162
22700 Richton Square Rd, Richton Park, IL 60471
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – Pre-K
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Illinois schools
#1,034 of 3,813
In Richton Park
#2 of 4
public schools
In district
#1 of 7
Matteson ESD 162
School environment
9.1 / 10
Excellent
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Richton Square School
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About Richton Square School
Richton Square School is a public school in Richton Park, IL, part of Matteson ESD 162. Richton Square School serves approximately 178 students, and covers grades Pre-K-Pre-K, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Richton Square School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 3,813 schools in IL.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- District avg 5.8
- IL avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 178 students, Richton Square School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Richton Square School Compares
See how Richton Square School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
22700 Richton Square Rd, Richton Park, IL 60471
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Richton Square School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Southland College Prep Chtr HS (rated 8.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is CARRA ACADEMY (rated 7.2/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Matteson), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Rich Township High School (rated 7.1/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Olympia Fields), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Richton Park, see our Richton Park schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Mohawk Primary Center Park Forest | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Talala Elementary School Park Forest | 0.8 mi | 4.5 |
| Michelle Obama Sch of Technology Park Forest | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Sauk Elem School Richton Park | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| Southland College Prep Chtr HS Richton Park | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
| Blackhawk Primary Center Park Forest | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| O W Huth Middle School Matteson | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| 21st Century Primary Center Park Forest | 1.4 mi | 3.9 |
| Matteson Elem School Matteson | 1.8 mi | 3.5 |
| Neil Armstrong Elem School Richton Park | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Indiana Elem School Park Forest | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| CARRA ACADEMY Matteson | 2.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Illinois School Park Forest | 2.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Arcadia Elem School Olympia Fields | 2.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Algonquin Primary Center Park Forest | 2.5 mi | 5.1 |
| Rich Township High School Olympia Fields | 3.2 mi | 7.1 |
| Colin Powell Middle Sch Matteson | 3.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Monee Elementary School Monee | 3.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Barack Obama Sch of Ldership Chicago Heights | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
| Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch University Park | 3.3 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 60471 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$72,241
Median Home Value
$200,800
Median Rent
$1,319/mo
Population
12,845
College Educated
30.2%
Homeownership
49.1%
Avg Commute
32.8 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
41.7
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Richton Square School
What grades does Richton Square School serve?
Richton Square School serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Richton Square School?
Richton Square School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richton Square School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richton Square School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richton Square School rank in IL?
Richton Square School ranks #1,034 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richton Square School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richton Square School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Richton Square School a charter school?
No, Richton Square School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richton Square School a Title I school?
No, Richton Square School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richton Square School?
80.9% of students at Richton Square School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (708) 283-2706
Resources & Links
District
Matteson ESD 162- District Enrollment
- 2,379
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,449
- District Rank
- #1 of 7
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