For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,117 students in Riverside, IL. The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside, IL are L J Hauser Jr High School and Komarek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Riverside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L J Hauser Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Komarek Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8940 W 24th St
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Gr: PK-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Riverside, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Late School At Riverside-brookfield (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
160 Ridgewood Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Riverside, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Riverside, IL include L J Hauser Jr High School and Komarek Elementary School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public middle schools are located in Riverside?
2 public middle schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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