Total enrollment
1,794
+85 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Riverside SD 96
Illinois · 1,794 students · 2 cities
For families inside Riverside SD 96, public-school options total 5 K-12 campuses, with enrollment near 1,794 (4 elementary and 1 middle).
7-year change in Riverside SD 96
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
55%
was 63%
% Hispanic
34%
was 31%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L J Hauser Jr High School | Riverside | Middle | 06-08 | 597 |
| A F Ames Elem School | Riverside | Elementary | PK-05 | 482 |
| Central Elem School | Riverside | Elementary | PK-05 | 371 |
| Blythe Park Elem School | Riverside | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 |
| Hollywood Elem School | Brookfield | Elementary | PK-05 | 114 |
About Riverside SD 96
Riverside SD 96 is a small public-school district in Illinois. The district runs 5 schools and instructs approximately 1,794 students.
Looking at the level breakdown, Riverside SD 96 is built around 4 elementary and 1 middle.
Average enrollment per school in Riverside SD 96 is about 359, lower than the Illinois average of roughly 480.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,794 students, expanded 5% from the 1,709 reported in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 63% to 55% over the same window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Riverside SD 96 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.