For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,234 students in River Grove, IL (there are , serving 259 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in River Grove, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in River Grove, IL are River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Grove, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in River Grove have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in River Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Rhodes Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: n/an/a
Des Plaines Valley Efe
Vocational School
2000 5th Ave M100
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 779-4448
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in River Grove, IL?
The top ranked public schools in River Grove, IL include River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in River Grove?
3 public schools are located in River Grove.
What percentage of students in River Grove go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in River Grove are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove?
River Grove public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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