River Trail School

333 N Oplaine Rd

School District

Gurnee 56
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Gurnee School District 56

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 06, 2021

River Trail is an awesome school! The teachers and leadership are both amazing. I have three kids in the school, and we couldn't be happier. Teachers take steps to challenge my kids and push them to do their best. The teachers are always super responsive to any questions or concerns I have. The school sends newsletters every week and teachers send additional info as needed. It helps to keep us in the loop. Although, remote learning had its challenges last year, River Trail handled it so well. You could tell they always took steps to be sure they did what was best for kids.
Submitted by teacher on June 04, 2020

Most of the teachers at this school are amazing but the principal is terrible. The principal plays favorites and bullies teachers. I love the assistant principal but the principal at this school has no empathy and is a terrible leader.
Submitted by parent on June 29, 2019

I absolutely hate this school I am not sure there is a district doing less with more then district 56 (13K in per student funding and an above average family income school). When we started 7 years ago, this school was rated as a 7 now it is down to a 5 and I would be shocked if it is not down to a 4 within two years. Several families are moving out of district or like us are transferring to St Pats. I feel bad for the families that do not have the means to find alternatives.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2015

River trail is the best school in Lake County! The teachers put the students first. It is amazing how much the kids learn and love their school. The students stay with the same teacher for 2 years. The students also stay at this school for 9 years before moving across the street to the high school which is also rated highly at a 9. The secretaries and nurse are fabulous and so is the assistant principal. Several staff members send or did send their kids though RT. Keep up the hard dedicated work!
Submitted by teacher on August 13, 2014

River Trail School is an amazing place to be. Teachers, Staff and Administration all greatly care about each and every one of the students. The family atmosphere where everyone helps each other is truly unique.
Submitted by parent on October 08, 2013

Both my children go to River Trail and I love this school. It us up to date on technological learning with the use of iPads and a great tech educated staff. The community has many parent volunteers and the children are proud to belong. Some of the brightest students I've come across.
Submitted by parent on February 06, 2013

Gurnee Grade is now River Trails Schoool. We have moved into our new beautiful, renovated building. We now are a "complete" package. Fantastic teachers, great administrators and culture of working together with parents. Any issue I have ever had has been immediately addressed. Every student in this district receives their own iPad. This district is on the cutting edge! Lastly, River Trails received Academic Excellence from the state based on their last ISAT testing. Lastly, I'm not sure the comment regarding racial diversity is accurate. I believe River Trails has the same diversity across the district.