River Trail School
Gurnee, IL · Gurnee SD 56 · Grades K - 8
1,626th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▼ Declining
River Trail School ranking
SchoolRow ranks River Trail School 1,626th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — declining.
River Trail School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
River Trail School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 466 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.4% | 54.7% | ▲ 22.3 pts | |
| White | 41.2% | 19.1% | ▼ 22.1 pts | |
| Black | 10.7% | 15.9% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.3% | 5.4% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 4.1% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near River Trail School
Typical home value $379K in zip 60031 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near River Trail School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Spaulding Elementary SchoolGurnee SD 56 · 2 mi away
- 5Woodland Intermediate SchWoodland CCSD 50 · 2.5 mi away1,141st of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 2Glenwood Elementary SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.6 mi away1,707th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 26% - 2Washington Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.6 mi away1,787th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 1Clearview Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 2.9 mi away2,087th of 2,105
ELA 11% · Math 10% - 3Whittier Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 3 mi away1,672nd of 2,105
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 1Oakdale Elem SchoolWaukegan CUSD 60 · 3 mi away2,035th of 2,105
ELA 16% · Math 10% - –Woodland Primary SchoolWoodland CCSD 50 · 3.1 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is River Trail School in?
River Trail School is part of the Gurnee SD 56 district in Gurnee, Illinois.
Is River Trail School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks River Trail School 1,626th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of River Trail School?
Hispanic 55%, White 19%, Black 16%, Two or more races 5% (466 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near River Trail School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60031 is $379K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.