About the School
- River Valley Community School in Athens, OH offers co–ed, nonsectarian education for grades PK through 7 in a rural community setting.
- The school enrolls 60 students total, with 44 students in kindergarten through 12th grade, supported by 5 teachers for a student–teacher ratio of 12:1.
- River Valley Community School is a member of the European Council for International Schools, serving a small–town population with a diverse student body representing 2.78% students of color.
- As an alternative school, it provides early childhood and elementary education options without a religious affiliation.
- The school is located near several other private schools within 25 miles of Athens, offering families rural educational alternatives in southeastern Ohio.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for River Valley Community School?
The application deadline for River Valley Community School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to River Valley Community School is Heritage Christian School (22.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Logan Christian School (20.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John The Evangelist School (21.0 miles away)
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Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Church of the Nazarene
650 Walhonding Ave
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Baptist
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Christian
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Baptist
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Christian
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Distance: 31.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Baptist
300 Elwood Street
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9463
Distance: 32.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
Distance: 20.5 mi
Gr: K-6 | 63 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Church of the Nazarene
650 Walhonding Ave
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Distance: 22.1 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
Baptist
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Distance: 24.0 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Christian
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Distance: 21.0 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Catholic
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Distance: 22.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 11
Christian
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Distance: 30.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
810 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
Distance: 31.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 218 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
3109 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
Distance: 32.3 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morrison Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
793 W Union St
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-5445
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Athens Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 W State St - 55
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-7107
1.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 360 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
East Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Wallace Dr
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
Athens, OH 45701
(740) 593-6901
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Athens High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 High School Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4521
2.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 685 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
The Plains Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
90 Connett Rd
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
The Plains, OH 45780
(740) 797-4572
2.9 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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