J W RILEY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

J W Riley Intermediate School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berkeley SD 87 school district, located in Northlake, IL with about 456 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, J W Riley Intermediate School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

J.W. Riley Intermediate School, located at 123 S. Wolf Rd in Northlake, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Northlake School District 87. The school focuses on providing a structured academic environment for students in the intermediate grade levels, typically bridging the gap between elementary and middle school years. By fostering a supportive learning community, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging student growth in social-emotional development and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader Northlake community, J.W. Riley Intermediate is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a blend of core curriculum instruction and extracurricular opportunities. The school places a high value on home-school communication and community engagement, striving to prepare students for the academic rigor of secondary education. Its location on Wolf Road positions it as a central hub for the district, reflecting its commitment to accessibility and local educational excellence for the families it serves.

For more information, contact J W Riley Intermediate School at (708) 449-3180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.