Top Rankings
River Trails SD 26 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,501 students in River Trails SD 26 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in River Trails SD 26 School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,501 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
River Trails SD 26 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#161 out of 852 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
387 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
26%
6%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
28%
# Black Students
28 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
751 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
50%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
88 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
131
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
137
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
155
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
173
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
177
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
162
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
172
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,779 is higher than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,896 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$24,779
$21,964
Spending / Student (19-20)
$27,896
$21,218
Best River Trails SD 26 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Grove Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Grades: 1-5
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
River Trails Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #33.
Euclid Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Grades: PK-K
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to River Trails SD 26 School District?
River Trails SD 26 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,501 students.
What is the rank of River Trails SD 26 School District?
River Trails SD 26 School District is ranked #158 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in River Trails SD 26 School District?
50% of River Trails SD 26 School District students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of River Trails SD 26 School District?
River Trails SD 26 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is River Trails SD 26 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,896 is higher than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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