For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,250 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 49% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), 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 54% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
61 Woodside Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-1106
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
A F Ames Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
86 Southcote Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-0759
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Blythe Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
735 Leesley Rd
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Riverside, IL 60546
(708) 447-2168
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
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 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
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 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 54% 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. A F Ames Elementary School
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