From 1999-2005, River Forest District 90 ranked in the top 5% of Illinois school districts based on students' academic performance rankings. (Based on School Search data resulting in District 90 receiving the distinction of Bright A+).

River Forest District 90 is one of the 10 districts rated "Best of the Best Academically in Illinois," based upon the 2004 Illinois State report card data.

70 percent of our professional staff have master's degrees or above; and have an average of 12 years teaching experience.

River Forest District 90 was one of 92 Illinois school districts out of 886 to receive a national Bright Red Apple Award of Excellence. District 90 has received this award 12 years in a row.

River Forest District 90 ranks 10th out of 886 school districts within Illinois and 5th within Cook County on ISAT scores. Source: School Search A+

River Forest District 90 ranks 13th out of 22 comparable districts in operating expenditures per pupil. Operating expenditure per pupil in River Forest District 90 is $10,301. Average is $10,886.

River Forest District 90 ranks 8th out of 22 comparable districts in teacher salary. Average teacher salary in River Forest District 90 is $60,435. Average is $59,780.