For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,234 students in River Grove, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in River Grove, IL are River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Grove, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in River Grove have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in River Grove, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Grove Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2650 Thatcher Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6172
Grades: PK-8
| 730 students
Rank: #22.
Rhodes Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8931 Fullerton Ave
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 453-6813
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in River Grove, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in River Grove, IL include River Grove Elementary School and Rhodes Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in River Grove?
2 public middle schools are located in River Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in River Grove?
River Grove public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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