River Trails Sd 26 School District
School District · Mt Prospect, Illinois
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,707
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
4
3 elem, 1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,707
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Evaluating River Trails Sd 26?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge River Trails Sd 26 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Indian Grove Elem School
Mount Prospect · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
River Trails Middle School
Mount Prospect · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Euclid Elem School
Mount Prospect · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#86 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.6
above Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,707
+$5,017 vs Illinois median
District size
1,501 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
River Trails Sd 26 ranks #86 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. River Trails Sd 26's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Indian Grove Elem School (8.0/10), River Trails Middle School (7.9/10), and Euclid Elem School (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in River Trails Sd 26
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Grove Elem School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 2 | River Trails Middle School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Euclid Elem School | 7.5 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About River Trails Sd 26
River Trails Sd 26 is a Mt Prospect, Illinois school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,501 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $21,707 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.8/10, River Trails Sd 26 is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Indian Grove Elem School, which has a composite score of 8.0/10.
In standardized testing, River Trails Sd 26 students show an average math proficiency of 60.9% and ELA proficiency of 58.6%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in River Trails Sd 26, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in River Trails Sd 26 with test data.
Schools in River Trails Sd 26
4 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Mt Prospect
- Total Enrollment
- 1,501
- Teachers (FTE)
- 128
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in River Trails Sd 26?
River Trails Sd 26 has 4 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for River Trails Sd 26?
The average composite rating for River Trails Sd 26 is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in River Trails Sd 26?
River Trails Sd 26 spends $21,707 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in River Trails Sd 26?
The average student-teacher ratio in River Trails Sd 26 is 11.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in River Trails Sd 26?
Indian Grove Elem School is the highest-rated school in River Trails Sd 26 with a composite score of 8.0/10.
What are the test scores in River Trails Sd 26?
Across schools in River Trails Sd 26 with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does River Trails Sd 26 compare to other districts in Illinois?
River Trails Sd 26 has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.6%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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