The mission of Riley School is to fully support the needs of young children and adolescents during their critical years of cognitive, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Riley School believes that self worth is the key to success in academic achievement, creative expression, personal happiness, discipline, and community service. We champion the ability of all people to collaborate and to help others through cooperative work.
We support the ability to recognize and value each individual's unique gifts and talents.
We foster a sense of responsibility toward our natural environment and strive to promote all of these goals within an educational setting which provides appropriate adult role models and a secure, loving atmosphere for learning.
Riley offers a unique and creative approach to learning.
First, it matters greatly how the child constructs knowledge and learns.
Then specific skills and facts become meaningful and useful tools for the child.
A curriculum that supports this stance is continually evolving based upon the child's interests, needs, and experiences.
This in turn nurtures the child's self-worth and creativity, encouraging her/his continued participation in the educational process.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,500
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Year Founded
1972
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 16%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
Average Class Size
8 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
children wear play clothes - Riley offers many hands on learning experiences
children wear play clothes - Riley offers many hands on learning experiences
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,500
Tuition Notes
Day Care : variable
Preschool $7500
Elementary $9500
Summer Program Cost
$1,300
Summer Program Cost Notes
4 Weeks in July
% on Financial Aid
30%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Rebecca G Clapp
Admissions Associate
Tam Rolfe
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
School Notes
- Riley is physically located in Glen Cove (a part of Rockport Maine). Riley is a Progressive School which offers a unique and creative approach to learning. First, it matters greatly how the child constructs knowledge and learns. Then specific skills and facts become meaningful and useful tools for the child. A curriculum which supports this stance is continually changing based upon the child's interests, needs, and experiences. This in turn nurtures the child's self-worth and creativity encouraging her/his continued participation in the educational process.Since learning occurs within the child's own timetable, he/she does not become frustrated by unreasonable levels of achievement but, rather, is stimulated to reach personal goals or expectations suitable to their own developmental stage.At Riley children progress through the program at their own rate, given the necessary time and provided with stimulating learning experiences designed to support continued growth which enhances his/her life. Because learning is a natural process for children, we create an environment in which individual achievement is reflected in an exciting academic and arts program while also providing opportunities for each child to grow emotionally and socially with responsibility and self-discipline.Riley is not an exclusive learning environment but an inclusive one which uses the diversity of its children and adults to achieve a sense of genuine community.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Riley School cost?
Riley School's tuition is approximately $13,500 for private students and $1,300 for summer students.
What schools are Riley School often compared to?
Riley Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashwood Waldorf School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Riley School?
The acceptance rate of Riley School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 74%.
What sports does Riley School offer?
Riley School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Cycling, Freestyle Skiing, Mountain Biking and Snowboarding.
When is the application deadline for Riley School?
The application deadline for Riley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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School Reviews
5 10/4/2022
I attended the Riley School for eight years in the 80s. The educational philosophy at Riley gave me the freedom to do explore subjects on my terms, and perhaps, more importantly, taught me how to learn. I can unequivocally state that much of what I am today is a direct result of my time at Riley. I couldn`t have been any more prepared to take on the world!
5 7/28/2021
Our two boys both graduated from Riley. They are very different individuals with different strengths and interests. Both have followed their paths to become successful, independent, and happy adults saying "Riley prepared us for college!"
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