For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 27 students in Riverton, IL (there are 3 public schools, serving 1,219 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Riverton, IL are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
100% of private schools in Riverton, IL are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Riverton, IL (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverton Christian Academy
(Christian)
1245 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-5412
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
Overview
This Town (Riverton)
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
27 Students
251,460 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
34%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
2 Teachers
18,861 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.66
# American Indian Students
n/a
605 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
10,490 Students
% Asian Students
7%
4%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
25,056 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
10%
# Black Students
n/a
21,056 Students
% Black Students
n/a
9%
# White Students
25 Students
129,065 Students
% White Students
93%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
338 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
n/a
65,224 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Riverton, IL?
1 private schools are located in Riverton, IL.
What percentage of students in Riverton go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Riverton are educated in private schools (compared to the IL state average of 12%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Riverton?
100% of private schools in Riverton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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