Very Good
#1034 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 27% in state
Richton Square School
School · Matteson Esd 162 · Richton Park, IL
A Matteson Esd 162 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
22700 Richton Square Rd, Richton Park, IL 60471
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on IL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richton Square School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,462/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richton Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,241
Median home value
$200,800
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
30.2%
Homeownership
49.1%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carra AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Algonquin Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK | 2.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Matteson Esd 162
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richton Square School is listed in Matteson ESD 162; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richton Square School
Richton Square School is a public school in Richton Park, IL, part of Matteson Esd 162, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,034 of 3,813 schools in IL.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (708) 283-2706
- Area population (ZIP 60471)
- 12,845
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60471; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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