📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 6 Rated Districts in Randolph County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Prairie du Rocher Community Consolidated School District 134 | Prairie Du Rocher | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #2 | Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 | Red Bud | 7/10 Good | 60th |
| #3 | Coulterville Unit School District 1 | Coulterville | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #4 | Chester Community Unit School District 139 | Chester | 5/10 Average | 41st |
| #5 | Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 | Steeleville | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #6 | Sparta Community Unit School District 140 | Sparta | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
Best School Districts in Randolph County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 6 public school districts headquartered in Randolph County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Randolph County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Randolph County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 6 rated districts in Randolph County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Prairie du Rocher Community Consolidated School District 134 (Prairie Du Rocher), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 75th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.