River Grove School strives to grant students the tools and opportunities and reach their maximum potential inside and beyond the classroom.
The public school serves students in prekindergarten through eighth grade.
River Grove ensures it addresses the needs of all students and that the curriculum includes social and emotional learning components. The school’s technology department provides every prekindergarten to second grade student with an Apple iPad and every third to eighth grade student with a Chromebook to support learning.
Students are encouraged to pursue interests beyond the classroom, such as participating in the school’s concert band and choir or developing journalism and writing skills by working on the student newspaper, The Royal Revolution.
The school also offers several sports options to students, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, softball and more.
River Grove encourages students to be civically minded. It provides space to serve the community, such as fundraising for nonprofits that support veterans or participating in the Village of River Grove Youth Government program.
The school tries to foster a positive and effective learning environment by using a special system to reward good behavior. These rewards include tickets to “shop” in the school store for small knick-knacks and treats or to win great prizes during school raffles and celebrations.
River Grove School
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-8
2650 Thatcher Ave,
River Grove, IL
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Glenn Grieshaber
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
35%
Niche Grade
B
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.8%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
370:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Hispanic
52.9%
White
39.8%
Black
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Two or more races
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/1/2019
Very low funded, but the teachers do care about their students. When I came into high school I felt very ahead of students from other schools.
3/30/2015
Very dedicated teachers, workload for students does seem fair. Never too much where a child is found frustrated or over worked.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/6/2022
My son has an IEP and he is thriving at River Grove School. Mr Wiley, our school principal, and all of the teachers truly care about the students. Teachers constantly communicate and collaborate with parents whenever there are issues. My son will be graduating this year and I am sad to say goodbye t...
10/19/2016
I think the pre k and kindergarten special Ed suck. They are quick to judge and attack a parent. They place children in esl even though parents opt out of it. I think it's a racial problem.
9/23/2013
It's awfull. Thats all i have to say! Actually have the kids learn something! Omg
3/1/2013
The school is great with the students that needs major help to the academically gifted/honors. The teachers encourage the kids to want to learn, and try to make it fun to learn. If your child needs speech therapy this is the place to go, the school provides it to the students for free. The school al...
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Average Home Value
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Median Lot Size
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Average House Size
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River Grove School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 2650 Thatcher Ave in River Grove, in the River Grove neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 680 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 35% are proficient in reading. River Grove School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $334,641. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elmwood Park High School, East Leyden High School, Steinmetz College Prep, and more. Learn more about what River Grove has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Grove School.