For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 730 students in River Grove School District 85-5. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in River Grove School District 85-5 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,394 Schools
# Students
730 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Grove School District 85-5, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#420 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
53%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
39%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,496 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,696 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,496
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,696
$21,662
Best River Grove School District 85-5 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Gr: PK-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Grove School District 85-5?
River Grove School District 85-5 manages 1 public schools serving 730 students.
What is the rank of River Grove School District 85-5?
River Grove School District 85-5 is ranked #430 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove School District 85-5?
53% of River Grove School District 85-5 students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Grove School District 85-5?
River Grove School District 85-5 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Grove School District 85-5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,696 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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