Top Rankings
River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 321 students in River Ridge Community Unit School District 210. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Illinois.
Public Elementary Schools in River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,101 Schools
# Students
453 Students
1,187,076 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
89,872 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Ridge Community Unit School District 210, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#211 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
8%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,375 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,634 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,375
$22,430
Spending / Student
$28,634
$21,668
Best River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: PK-5 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 6-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Recent Articles
Multilingual Learner Growth Models & Accountability
Learn how multilingual learner growth models are reshaping school accountability systems and what it means for public schools in 2026.
School-Based Health Clinics: Funding, Billing, and Student Access
Learn how school-based health clinics are funded, how billing works, and how students access care in public schools.
Outdoor Learning in Urban Schools: Forest School Programs
Explore how urban districts adopt outdoor learning and forest school programs to boost student engagement, well-being, and academic success.
