Riverside School District

601 S Main St
Taylor, PA 18517-1938
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,493 students in Riverside School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Riverside School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
1,493 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
n/a
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
n/a

Student By Grade

District Rank

Riverside School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#284 out of 685 school districts
(Top 50%)
38%
38%
60%
55%
63%
57%
87%
87%
(2022-23)
30%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
17%
16%
% Black
8%
14%
% White
68%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,159 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,029 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,159
$23,730
Spending / Student
$16,029
$23,152

Best Riverside School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 686 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Riverside El School East
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Kreig & School Streets
Moosic, PA 18507
(570) 562-2121
Gr: 3-6 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Riverside El School West
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Davis St
Taylor, PA 18517
(570) 562-2121
Gr: K-2 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverside School District?
Riverside School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,493 students.
What is the rank of Riverside School District?
Riverside School District is ranked #272 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside School District?
68% of Riverside School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is Riverside School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,029 is less than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,493 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in PA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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