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3 schools in Richmond

Illinois · Public K-12

Richmond, Illinois comes in at 3 public K-12 schools on the latest counts, with roughly 1,305 students total and an average campus size near 435.

7-year change in Richmond

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,305
-209 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 87%
% Hispanic
10%
was 9%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Nippersink Middle SchoolMiddle06-08377
Richmond Grade SchoolElementaryPK-05407
Richmond-Burton High SchoolHigh09-12521

About Richmond

Richmond, Illinois is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,305 students. By school count, it is a sparse city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,305 students, decreased 14% from the 1,514 reported in SY 2017-18.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Richmond discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Richmond?
Richmond, Illinois has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,305 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Richmond?
Richmond-Burton High School is the largest public school in Richmond by enrollment, with approximately 521 students.
What school districts serve Richmond?
Richmond is served by 2 public school districts, including Nippersink SD 2, Richmond-Burton CHSD 157.
What grade levels do public schools in Richmond cover?
Public schools in Richmond serve students from pre-K through grade 12.