Top Rankings
River Trails SD 26 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,462 students in River Trails SD 26 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in River Trails SD 26 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,388 Schools
# Students
1,462 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
River Trails SD 26 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 865 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
25%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
29%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
50%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,440 is higher than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,640 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$42 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,440
$22,456
Spending / Student
$28,640
$21,694
Best River Trails SD 26 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Trails Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 N Wolf Rd
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Indian Grove Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1340 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 298-1976
Gr: 1-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Euclid Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 East Euclid Ave.
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 259-3303
Gr: 1-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
805 N Burning Bush Ln
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(224) 612-7800
Gr: PK-K | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 1,462 students.
What is the rank of River Trails SD 26 School District?
River Trails SD 26 School District is ranked #200 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (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, 25% of students are Asian, 17% 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 11:1, 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 $28,640 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 49% over four school years.
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