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Riverside SD 96 School District (2026) - Riverside, IL

Riverside SD 96 School District

3340 Harlem Ave
Riverside, IL 60546-2126
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Riverside SD 96 School District 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 5 public schools serving 1,794 students in Riverside SD 96 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Riverside SD 96 School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Riverside SD 96 School District 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. Riverside SD 96 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,794 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside SD 96 School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 861 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:

0.59
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
34%
29%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
54%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $27,310 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,402 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% 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
$27,310
$22,455
Spending / Student
$30,402
$21,692

Best Riverside SD 96 School District Public Schools (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 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
L J Hauser Jr High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896
Gr: 6-8 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside SD 96 School District?
Riverside SD 96 School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,794 students.
What is the rank of Riverside SD 96 School District?
Riverside SD 96 School District is ranked #52 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside SD 96 School District?
54% of Riverside SD 96 School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside SD 96 School District?
Riverside SD 96 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Riverside SD 96 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,402 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,794 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 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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