River Grove School

River Grove School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
2650 Thatcher Ave,  River Grove, IL
3.7
3.3
680 Students
B
Niche Grade
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.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Glenn Grieshaber
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
35%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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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
Test Scores
7
Equity
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Test Scores

Science
42.3%
State Average
43%
Math
35.6%
State Average
38.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
370:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
53.1%
White
39.5%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 6 Reviews
1.0 NicheUser
3/30/2015
Can't rate this. Once again I do not know if it's due to my child's grade, however, I yet to hear of any athletic involvement for my child's age group. I believe only higher grade levels such as 6th grade or higher do have a good athletic team.
5.0 NicheUser
3/30/2015
There does not seem to be any issues with race or color in this school. Children all seem to beautifully see beyond race or color. I believe we as parents need to learn from our children when it comes to this.
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3.3 7 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/18/2025
The best school!We are love everything about this school .
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5.0 parent
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...
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1.0 other
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.
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1.0 other
9/23/2013
It's awfull. Thats all i have to say! Actually have the kids learn something! Omg
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River Grove School

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. Annual tuition is $0. 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 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $330,728. 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.

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