Riviera Schools
School Notes Overview:
Riviera Day School and Riviera Preparatory School are fully accredited, non-sectarian, co-educational, independent day schools located on the edge of Coral Gables, Florida, near South Miami. Riviera serves students from all areas of Miami-Dade County. Riviera Day School is home to our preschoolers (3 year olds) through fifth graders. Riviera Preparatory School, located next to the Day School, is home to our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Since it was founded in 1950, Riviera has established a reputation for excellence and continues to forge ahead as a leader in education and in the community. With an emphasis on small classes and a carefully selected, well-trained staff, we challenge each student to develop his or her full capabilities. Gifted children are guided through advanced levels, just as slower learners are helped to overcome any weaknesses. Our small classes, close student-teacher relationships, parental involvement, broad-based curriculum, variety of curriculum enhancement activities, and talented faculty all combine to make Riviera a unique and exciting school community. ...
School Overview:
Riviera Schools |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Independent Private Schools Association Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Other school association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1950 | |
| County | Miami-Dade County, FL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 432 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 60 students | ||
| Kind - 60 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 49 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 46 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 38 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 51 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 31 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 17 | |
This School |
(FL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies by grade level | |
| Head of School | Lawrence H. Cohen | |
School Notes:
- Riviera Day School and Riviera Preparatory School are fully accredited, non-sectarian, co-educational, independent day schools located on the edge of Coral Gables, Florida, near South Miami. Riviera serves students from all areas of Miami-Dade County. Riviera Day School is home to our preschoolers (3 year olds) through fifth graders. Riviera Preparatory School, located next to the Day School, is home to our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students. Since it was founded in 1950, Riviera has established a reputation for excellence and continues to forge ahead as a leader in education and in the community. With an emphasis on small classes and a carefully selected, well-trained staff, we challenge each student to develop his or her full capabilities. Gifted children are guided through advanced levels, just as slower learners are helped to overcome any weaknesses. Our small classes, close student-teacher relationships, parental involvement, broad-based curriculum, variety of curriculum enhancement activities, and talented faculty all combine to make Riviera a unique and exciting school community.
- Profile last updated: 11/17/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (33146) | School Zip (33146) |
(FL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 13,210 people | 15,979,631 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 73% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 29 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $96,609 | $40,558 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.4 rooms | 4.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (33146) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 82% / 18% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
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