Sauk Elem School
Richton Park, IL · Matteson ESD 162 · Grades 4 - 6
544th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 21%· Stable
Sauk Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sauk Elem School 544th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 21% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 23th in 2019 to 21th in 2025.
Sauk Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sauk Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 282 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.3% | 85.1% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.1% | 6.4% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.3% | 4.3% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 4.6% | 3.5% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
Homes near Sauk Elem School
Typical home value $223K in zip 60471 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Sauk Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Michelle Obama Sch of Technology and the ArtsPark Forest - Chicago Heights School District 163 · 1.4 mi away594th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 10% - 4O W Huth Middle SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 1.5 mi away476th of 685
ELA 46% · Math 24% - 4Indiana Elem SchoolMatteson ESD 162 · 2 mi away430th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 26% - 1Colin Powell Middle SchESD 159 · 2.3 mi away626th of 685
ELA 30% · Math 11% - 9Summit Hill Junior High SchoolSummit Hill SD 161 · 4.1 mi away89th of 685
ELA 76% · Math 60% - 2Chicago Heights Middle SchoolChicago Heights SD 170 · 4.5 mi away583rd of 685
ELA 36% · Math 16% - 1Southwood Middle SchoolCountry Club Hills SD 160 · 4.5 mi away637th of 685
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 5Parker Junior High SchoolFlossmoor SD 161 · 4.6 mi away369th of 685
ELA 58% · Math 27%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sauk Elem School in?
Sauk Elem School is part of the Matteson ESD 162 district in Richton Park, Illinois.
Is Sauk Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sauk Elem School 544th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sauk Elem School?
Black 85%, Hispanic 6%, Two or more races 4%, White 4% (282 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sauk Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60471 is $223K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.