School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
100 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
43%
State avg.: 22%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Riverdale Christian Academy is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and RCA graduates are eligible for TOPS scholarships.
- We believe Riverdale is the best kept secret in Christian education in all of Baton Rouge.
- Riverdale offers an aggressive, college-preparatory curriculum using outstanding textbooks and resources.
- Our curriculum will equip your child to excel in college and in life.
- Riverdale Christian Academy is approved by the Louisiana Department of Education and RCA graduates are eligible for TOPS scholarships.
- We believe Riverdale is the best kept secret in Christian education in all of Baton Rouge.
- Riverdale offers an aggressive, college-preparatory curriculum using outstanding textbooks and resources.
- Our curriculum will equip your child to excel in college and in life.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverdale Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Riverdale Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
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Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: PK-7 | 187 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
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(225) 412-5335
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
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Distance: 3.2 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 1,072 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 10
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Distance: 2.7 mi
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Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
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(225) 755-2703
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 236 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Special Education School
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(225) 291-2524
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 37 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
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Sports: 20 | Extracurriculars: 26
Episcopal
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