River Ridge Elementary School

River Ridge Elementary School serves 228 students in grades PK through 5 in the rural community of Hanover, Illinois. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and 21 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides a more intimate learning environment where students can receive individualized attention. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranking #338 out of 3,819 schools statewide, placing it in the 91st percentile among Illinois elementary schools.

This impressive ranking reflects the school's 8.0 out of 10 academic score, though ELA/reading proficiency rates of 42% indicate areas where continued focus on literacy development could benefit students. River Ridge Elementary operates as a regular public school in Jo Daviess County, drawing from a community where the median household income is $49,659 and median home value is $110,800. The surrounding area has a poverty rate of 19.9%, with 20% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

Located at 4141 IL Route 84 S, River Ridge Elementary sits in a rural setting that serves the small, close-knit community of zip code 61041, home to approximately 1,436 residents who value the personalized education their neighborhood school provides.

Located in a rural area, River Ridge Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.