GRAND RIDGE SCHOOL

Grand Ridge School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Grand Ridge CCSD 95 school district, located in Grand Ridge, IL with about 197 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 21 teachers, Grand Ridge School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

Grand Ridge School, located at 400 W Main St in Grand Ridge, Illinois, serves as the primary educational hub for the local community. As a small-town K-8 institution, the school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the village, focusing on providing a foundational education in a supportive, close-knit environment. Because of its size, the school is able to foster strong relationships between faculty, students, and families, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning that helps students prepare for their transition to high school.

The school is known for being the center of Grand Ridge’s academic and extracurricular life. Beyond the core curriculum, the school community typically emphasizes character development and community involvement, reflecting the values of the surrounding area. By maintaining a student-centered atmosphere, Grand Ridge School strives to provide a stable and encouraging setting where students can achieve academic success while benefiting from the individualized attention inherent in a smaller school district.

For more information, contact Grand Ridge School at (815) 249-6225 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.