About the School
- Riverbend International School in Atchison, KS serves 50 students in grades 8 through 12 within a rural community setting.
- The co–educational, nonsectarian school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 6:1 with 9 total teaching staff.
- The student population includes 20 percent students of color, reflecting some racial diversity in this rural high school.
- Riverbend emphasizes specialized programs at the secondary level, supporting academic focus from grades 8 to 12.
- Located near several other private schools in Atchison, Riverbend provides a small enrollment option for families seeking a rural Kansas high school.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 24%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverbend International School?
The application deadline for Riverbend International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Riverbend International School is Maur Hill - Mount Academy (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Benedict Catholic School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Distance: 20.7 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
Catholic
3529 Frederick Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1629
Distance: 23.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
5401 Gene Field Road
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 279-1555
Distance: 25.6 mi
Gr: K-10 | 27 students
17290 Us Highway 71
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 324-2000
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students
Catholic
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Assembly of God
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students
301 N 7th St
Saint Joseph, MO 64501
(816) 232-0553
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Atchison Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 5th
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5363
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Atchison High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W. Riley St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4162
1.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Central School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 1/2 North 5th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 360-6540
1.8 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Atchison Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 N 17th Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-1161
2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rushville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8681 Sw State Rte 116
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
Rushville, MO 64484
(816) 688-7777
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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