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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-7
Student Body
Total Students
60 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
650 Walhonding Ave
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
20.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
21 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
22.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Truth Christian School
(Christian)
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
24 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
22.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Truth Christian School
(Christian)
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
24 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Heritage Christian Academy
(Baptist)
300 Elwood Street
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9463
Ravenswood, WV 26164
(304) 273-9463
31.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 32 students
Parkersburg Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
650 Walhonding Ave
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-5360
20.5 miles
Gr: K-6 | 63 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
21 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Heritage Christian School
(Baptist)
29541 E. Belpre Pike Rd.
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
Coolville, OH 45723
(740) 667-3149
22.1 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 21 students
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Truth Christian School
(Christian)
38050 State Route 683
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
Hamden, OH 45634
(740) 384-5227
24 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John The Evangelist School
(Catholic)
321 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-2767
21 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
500 N 2nd Avenue
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
Middleport, OH 45760
(740) 992-6249
22.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkersburg Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
810 Juliana St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 422-6694
30.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 89 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3109 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
Parkersburg, WV 26104
(304) 485-0241
31.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 177 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Parkersburg Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1800 38th Street
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 485-6901
32.3 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 35 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vinton County Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
63870 Locker Plant Road
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5243
9183.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Vinton County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
63910 Us Highway 50
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-5258
9183.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 Jefferson Ave
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
Mc Arthur, OH 45651
(740) 596-4155
9184.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Chieftain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28296 Chieftain Dr
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 385-1171
9186.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Central Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 N Market St
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
Logan, OH 43138
(740) 380-4664
9188.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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