River Trail School

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.