Riverside School

2110 Mcrae Rd, Richmond, VA, 23235-0232
Tel: (804)320-3465
Grades: K - 8 | 45 students
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Riverside School is a non-sectarian, non-profit, private coeducational day school, approved by the state of Virginia as a proprietary school. Accredited by the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practioners & Educators, Riverside School provides a multi-sensory, structured and rational education for children with specific learning disabilities in grades 1-8. Riverside School seeks to provide learning disabled students with an environment in which pressures are removed, the failure pattern is eradicated, and self-concept is improved. A systematic and sequential multi-sensory, success oriented approach is used; and a supportive, caring and nurturing atmosphere is provided.

School Overview:
Riverside School
School Type Special Education School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Dyslexia and Language-based Learning Differences
Student Body
Total Students 45 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 1% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 3:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,500
% on Financial Aid 20%

School Notes:

  • 1:1 Daily Orton-Gillingham Language Instruction for all students

    • Profile last updated: 11/02/2012

Nearby Schools:

Riverside School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
St Michael's Episcopal School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
Sabot at Stony Point
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Buford Road Christian Academy
Gr. K-12 | 1.3 mi. away
Iqra Academy Of Virginia
Gr. K-6 | 1.9 mi. away
St Edward-Epiphany Catholic School
Gr. PK-8 | 1.9 mi. away

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