Our highly qualified, licensed, dedicated and engaging teachers and staff provide a rich curriculum enhanced with music and the arts. 

At Riverside School District 96, our mission statement of nurturing and empowering every learner, every day continually guides our work as educators. 

We value our partnership with families in providing a positive experience for our students that allows them to succeed at home and at school. A successful education is a shared journey.

• Respect

• Community

• Creativity

• Belonging

• Equity

• Achievement & Knowledge

At Riverside School District 96, we believe these fundamental values are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels fulfilled, respected, and supported.

We are proud of our efforts to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to continuously learning, growing, and improving our practices to ensure that we are living up to our values and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Four Elementary Schools

• Ames Elementary School

• Blythe Park Elementary School

• Central Elementary School

• Hollywood Elementary School

One Junior High

• Hauser Junior High School

Student Population

• Across our five schools, we serve approximately 1,700 students. 

• The District serves the communities of Riverside, the east side of North Riverside and portions of Brookfield and Lyons.