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River Forest School District 90

7776 Lake St
River Forest, IL 60305-1735
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

River Forest School District 90 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,350 students in River Forest School District 90. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in River Forest School District 90 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
1,350 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
122 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

River Forest School District 90, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#33 out of 865 school districts
(Top 5%)
59%
27%
62%
30%
73%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
6%
% Hispanic
11%
28%
% Black
5%
17%
% White
65%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,187 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,297 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,187
$22,423
Spending / Student
$25,297
$21,662

Best River Forest School District 90 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
511 Park Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-7340
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Willard Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1250 Ashland Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-6740
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7560 Oak Ave
River Forest, IL 60305
(708) 366-9230
Gr: 5-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to River Forest School District 90?
River Forest School District 90 manages 3 public schools serving 1,350 students.
What is the rank of River Forest School District 90?
River Forest School District 90 is ranked #35 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Forest School District 90?
65% of River Forest School District 90 students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Forest School District 90?
River Forest School District 90 has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Forest School District 90's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,297 is higher than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,350 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Top 5% in IL
  • : 59% (Top 5%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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