Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Riverdale Academy
About the School
- We believe that Riverdale exists for the betterment of mankind.
- This improvement will be best brought about by providing opportunities for each Riverdale student to improve mentally, morally, emotionally, socially, and physically.
- It is the responsibility of each student to seize these opportunities and get the best education available from the academics and activities provided.
- This school should provide a plant sufficient to meet the basic needs of life as well as the needs of the classroom and for recreation.
- We believe that our students should be taught by the best methods possible in an atmosphere that is conducive to a wholesome teaching-learning situation.
- An environment should be provided for the children from different social, religious, political, cultural, and economic backgrounds so that the children may come together and develop sound mental and physical health, learn to live satisfactorily with their fellow man, and learn to express themselves clearly and stand for their beliefs.
- We as faculty members should conduct ourselves in a manner that will command respect and admiration from our students and community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
223 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
1%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rebel
- We believe that Riverdale exists for the betterment of mankind. This improvement will be best brought about by providing opportunities for each Riverdale student to improve mentally, morally, emotionally, socially, and physically. It is the responsibility of each student to seize these opportunities and get the best education available from the academics and activities provided. This school should provide a plant sufficient to meet the basic needs of life as well as the needs of the classroom and for recreation. We believe that our students should be taught by the best methods possible in an atmosphere that is conducive to a wholesome teaching-learning situation. An environment should be provided for the children from different social, religious, political, cultural, and economic backgrounds so that the children may come together and develop sound mental and physical health, learn to live satisfactorily with their fellow man, and learn to express themselves clearly and stand for their beliefs. We as faculty members should conduct ourselves in a manner that will command respect and admiration from our students and community.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Riverdale Academy cost?
Riverdale Academy's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Riverdale Academy?
The application deadline for Riverdale Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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