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River Farm Cooperative School

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River Farm Cooperative School in Alexandria, VA, serves 49 students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a nonsectarian, suburban neighborhood of Groveton.

The school has a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 with 3 total teachers supporting its co–ed alternative education program.

River Farm Cooperative School enrolls a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for diversity.

The school operates within a large suburban community and is a member of other school associations emphasizing cooperative education models.

Tuition details are not specified, but the school is located in Alexandria where the average elementary private school tuition is approximately $20,692 annually.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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River Farm Cooperative School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The application deadline for River Farm Cooperative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is River Farm Cooperative School located?

River Farm Cooperative School is located in the Groveton neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. There are 2 other private schools located in Groveton.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alexandria, VA is $20,692 for elementary schools and $40,250 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alexandria, VA is 74% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).