Total enrollment
3,343
+178 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Riverside
Illinois · Public K-12
For families in Riverside, public-school options total 5 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 3,343 (3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Riverside
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
49%
was 57%
% Hispanic
40%
was 35%
% Black
4%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| A F Ames Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 482 |
| Blythe Park Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 |
| Central Elem School | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 |
| L J Hauser Jr High School | Middle | 06-08 | 597 |
| Riverside Brookfield Twp HS | High | 09-12 | 1,663 |
About Riverside
Riverside is a rural-scale Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 5 schools and 3,343 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Average school size in Riverside is around 669 students, 39% meaningfully above the Illinois average of about 480.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,343 students, expanded 6% from the 3,165 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 57% to 49%.
On this page, the community for Riverside discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.