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Riverside School District 96

3340 Harlem Ave
Riverside, IL 60546-2126
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10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Riverside School District 96 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,173 students in Riverside School District 96. This district's average pre testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public pre schools in Illinois.
Public Preschools in Riverside School District 96 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 25% statewide average).
The top-ranked public preschools in Riverside School District 96 are Central Elementary School, Hollywood Elementary School and A F Ames Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 58% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,386 Schools
# Students
1,743 Students
511,993 Students
# Teachers
135 Teachers
38,166 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside School District 96, which is ranked within the top 10% 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)
#52 out of 865 school districts
(Top 10%)
56%
27%
55%
30%
75%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
32%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
57%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $28,109 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $31,292 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,109
$22,430
Spending / Student
$31,292
$21,668

Best Riverside School District 96 Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3423 Hollywood Ave
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 485-7630
Gr: PK-5 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
A F Ames Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Blythe Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,743 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 10% in IL
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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