River School

4880 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC, 20007
Tel: (202)337-3554
Grades: NS - 3 | 229 students
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The River School was founded in April 1999 to provide successful educational experiences for children from 18 months through 3rd grade. The River School’s Innovative Model Includes: an Arts and Sciences focus - drama, visual arts, music, library, science, yoga and physical education are offered to children as young as 18 months; at thematic curriculum and a collaborative approach - promoting experiential learning; a unique teaching model - a master’s level educator is paired with a speech-language pathologist in each classroom providing an ideal setting for social and language and literacy development;  small class sizes - helping each child fulfill his or her innate potential; and low child-to-teacher ratio - providing individualized attention and the ability to nurture each child’s ideas and interests.  Our teachers create classroom communities that are child-centered, challenging and dynamic.

School Overview:
River School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
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Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - 3
Year Founded 1999
Student Body
Total Students 229 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 24% (DC School Avg.: 69%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 5:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 99%
Average Class Size 10 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 18
Yearly Tuition Cost $20,000
Tuition Notes Tuition ranges from $17,385 - $29,370 depending on the program
Admissions Director Courtney Magnus

School Notes:

  • Our program begins with children 18 months old and ends after the 3rd Grade.
    Our application process includes: a Parent Tour of the school, a completed application and fee, an applicant play/classroom visit and testing for applicants 4 years and older.

    • Profile last updated: 10/04/2012

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Nearby Schools:

River School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-3 | 0 mi. away
The Lab School Of Washington
Gr. 8 | 0.1 mi. away
Our Lady Of Victory School
Gr. K-9 | 0.1 mi. away
St Patrick S Episcopal Day School
Gr. K-9 | 0.3 mi. away
The Field School
Gr. 6-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Georgetown Day School
Gr. PK-12 | 0.7 mi. away

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