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6 schools in Riverdale

Illinois · Public K-12

Riverdale, Illinois has 6 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 918 students (an average of 153 per campus).

7-year change in Riverdale

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
918
-286 (-24%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
-3 (-37%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
0%
was 0%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
94%
was 97%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Family Enrichment PRG/FEPElementaryM-M·
Gen George Patton Elem SchoolElementaryPK-08184
Park Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-06197
Riverdale SchoolElementaryKG-04137
Washington Elem SchoolElementaryKG-06282
Washington Junior HighMiddle07-08118

About Riverdale

Across Riverdale, Illinois, 6 public schools instructs about 918 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 5 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Riverdale average about 153 students each, 68% noticeably below the Illinois norm.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Riverdale has shrank 24% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,204 students to 918. Over that span, Riverdale shed 3 schools, going from 8 to 5.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Riverdale discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Riverdale?
Riverdale, Illinois has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 918 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Riverdale?
Riverdale has 5 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Riverdale?
Washington Elem School is the largest public school in Riverdale by enrollment, with approximately 282 students.
What school districts serve Riverdale?
Riverdale is served by 3 public school districts, including Exc Children Have Opportunities, Gen George Patton SD 133, Dolton SD 148.
What grade levels do public schools in Riverdale cover?
Public schools in Riverdale serve students from pre-K through grade 8.