The Riviera Ridge School vs. Laguna Blanca School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Laguna Blanca School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School History
Overview
The RivieraRidge School is an independent school for children from age 3 through 8th grade that places equal value on the intellectual, social-emotional, and ethical dimensions of learning to prepare bright, confident, and caring young people for the next adventures of their lives.
At the Riviera Ridge School, our world-class faculty and staff believe in and are committed to delivering a "vigorous" and personalized educational experience for every scholar, every day.
Laguna Blanca School offers a comprehensive and personalized Early Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade educational experience that prepares students for college and lifelong success. Laguna Blanca School is an independent, co-educational, college-preparatory day school for students in grades EK-12.
Its innovative program enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual.
On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, dedicated faculty and staff inspire success.
Small classes offer individual attention and close interpersonal exchanges.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
No
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences
n/a
Year Founded
1938
1933
Students Body
Total Students
243 students
449 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
10
Kindergarten Students
20
18
Grade 1 Students
20
18
Grade 2 Students
20
18
Grade 3 Students
23
18
Grade 4 Students
24
18
Grade 5 Students
25
22
Grade 6 Students
28
32
Grade 7 Students
36
45
Grade 8 Students
22
50
Grade 9 Students
-
50
Grade 10 Students
-
50
Grade 11 Students
-
50
Grade 12 Students
-
50
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
75%
72%
Average Class Size
24
12
Number of AP Classes
n/a
20
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Average SAT score
n/a
1330
Average ACT score
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29
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 26 / rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$32,250
$42,914
Tuition Notes
Middle School is $35,950
Gr EK-6 $36982
Gr 7-12 $42914
% on Financial Aid
40%
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$20,986
Acceptance Rate
80%
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Admissions Director
Molly Seguel
Joyce E Balak
Admissions Associate
n/a
Michelle Berkowitz
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
STEAM
Arts and Music Programs:
DramaSchool of Rock