Riverview Elementary School

Excellent school in a rural district. Small enough that the teachers know all the kids, and a conservative, but effective approach to education.

My children go to this school, and one of them needs speech therapy and OT every week. This school is wonderful when it comes to helping the children learn and grow. They keep it a very safe enviornment and do not tolerate bullying or any behavior not suited to grade schoolers. Students from Riverview have higher scores then the rest of the district, as well and regionally and nationally. 2nd graders are learning multiplication and division, as well as basics of geometry and statistics. They learn a great deal of history, social studies, and they have fun in class. My boys LOVE this school and LOVE to go to school each morning. The principal is sensible and understanding, as are the rest of the staff. They know my boys by name, they know our family, and they treat everyone equally and with respect.

I went to Riverview and absolutely loved it! The teachers were amazing and so were the extra-curriculars. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone, the atmosphere is so friendly! I am now a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will graduate this year. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the foundation I gained at Riverview.

I am not sure how many reviews below are actually parent reviews and not staff that has children attending Riverview and calling it "submitted by parent". The PTO is a closed knit of the same woman year after year that elect themselves. There is no outside participation since most parents have probably at one point tried to make a difference and were either shot down on ideas or the group is just so closed off that no one can try to make a difference. The school lacks world history/culture with 94% white students, they need to come out of their shell and teach these children a little about the world and what it's like outside of little rural Silver Lake. Educational field trips besides the same apple orchards and zoos is needed. How about a museum in Chicago, a ballet, or even the symphony? There are no after school activities for children younger than 4th or 5th grade. With high child obesity rates children need to have more than 2-3 gym classes per week. There is no close by community options for gymnastics, music, or drama instructions. One has to travel at least 10-15 miles to find extra curricular activities. The playground is probably as old as the school. Needs replacement!