For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,170 students in Riverside, IL. The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IL are Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riverside, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Riverside have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Riverside, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Grades: PK-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
A F Ames Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #33.
Blythe Park Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
L J Hauser Jr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-3896
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Komarek Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8940 W 24th St
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-8030
Grades: PK-8
| 547 students
Riverside, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Late School At Riverside-brookfield (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
160 Ridgewood Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 442-7500
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Riverside, IL include Central Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School and Blythe Park Elementary School. Riverside has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public elementary schools are located in Riverside?
5 public elementary schools are located in Riverside.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside?
Riverside public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Riverside are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Riverside include: Blythe Park Elementary School vs. A F Ames Elementary School, A F Ames Elementary School vs. Blythe Park Elementary School, Central Elementary School vs. Blythe Park Elementary School
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