For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 978 students in Red Bud, IL (there are 4 private schools, serving 480 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Red Bud, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Red Bud, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Red Bud Elementary School and Red Bud High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Bud, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Red Bud have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Bud, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
134 N Main St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Red Bud Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W Field Dr
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3858
Gr: PK-8 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Red Bud High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Ccsi Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Perandoe Educational Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W South 4th St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 587-2326
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 587-2326
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center Of Southern Il
Vocational School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Red Bud, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Red Bud, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Red Bud Elementary School and Red Bud High School.
How many public schools are located in Red Bud?
6 public schools are located in Red Bud.
What percentage of students in Red Bud go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Red Bud are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Red Bud?
Red Bud public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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