Central Elem School
Riverside, IL · Riverside SD 96 · Grades PK - 5
167th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
Central Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 167th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 92% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 92th in 2025.
Central Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 369 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 64.2% | ▼ 2.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.1% | 25.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 6.0% | ▲ 4.8 pts | |
| Asian | 1.9% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts |
Homes near Central Elem School
Typical home value $422K in zip 60546 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Central Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Hollywood Elem SchoolRiverside SD 96 · 0.7 mi away223rd of 2,105
ELA 71% · Math 71% - 10A F Ames Elem SchoolRiverside SD 96 · 0.8 mi away94th of 2,105
ELA 79% · Math 80% - 10Blythe Park Elem SchoolRiverside SD 96 · 0.8 mi away117th of 2,105
ELA 80% · Math 75% - 6Irving Elem SchoolBerwyn South SD 100 · 1.3 mi away987th of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 46% - 5J W Robinson Jr Elem SchoolLyons SD 103 · 1.3 mi away1,255th of 2,105
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 4Emerson Elem SchoolBerwyn South SD 100 · 1.4 mi away1,312th of 2,105
ELA 42% · Math 30% - 4Lincoln Elem SchoolLyons SD 103 · 1.6 mi away1,456th of 2,105
ELA 40% · Math 24% - 4Costello SchoolLyons SD 103 · 1.6 mi away1,320th of 2,105
ELA 47% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Elem School in?
Central Elem School is part of the Riverside SD 96 district in Riverside, Illinois.
Is Central Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elem School 167th of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elem School?
White 64%, Hispanic 25%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (369 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 60546 is $422K 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.