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 Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 24%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for 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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Quick Facts
St. Benedict Catholic School
(Catholic)
201 Division St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 683-3366
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 216 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
611 N 8th St
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-4763
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 161 students
Maur Hill - Mount Academy![Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium]( "Maur Hill - Mount Academy Photo - Auditorium")
(Catholic)
1000 Green Street
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
Atchison, KS 66002
(913) 367-5482
2.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. James School
(Catholic)
120 Michigan Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
Saint Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0281
16 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 115 students Tuition listed
South Park Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
4405 S. 22nd St.
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 232-6424
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
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