Riverdale is a global leader in Pre-K through Grade 12 education. Founded in 1907, we are dedicated to developing minds, building character, and fostering community- in service of changing the world for the good.
Our approach is often described as high challenge, high support.
We cultivate critical thinking through rigorous academics, scholarly, intimate teaching, open discourse, curiosity, and innovation. Students are inspired by a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes learning by doing-through interdisciplinary study, research, travel, experiential learning, athletics, and a wide range of clubs and activities.
Spanning two campuses, our community is grounded in a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
We nurture students' sense of agency within an ethical and supportive environment, helping them grow as individuals with the character and confidence to become lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,309 students
- Yearly Tuition: $59,412
- Application Deadline: Nov. 16
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Riverdale Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
Extracurriculars
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Grey, Maroon
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 8, 2026
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 9, 2027
Campus Size
28 acres
Student Body
Total Students
1,309 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
221 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 16
Yearly Tuition Cost
$59,412
Tuition Notes
Total Educational Costs for 2025-2026 for Students in PreK-12th Grade: $69,300
At Riverdale, our \"tuition\" includes lunch, books, and all required activities.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$49,336
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Jenna R. King
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
23 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
85 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
AI 4 AllAlchemy
Asian-American Alliance (AAA)Association for Feminist Action (AFFA)
Association to Benefit Children's Club (ABC)Best Buddies
Biology TeamBlack Student Association
Boys Leading BoysBuild-A-Ware
Bundles of JoyChallenged Athletes Foundation Club (CAF)
Change AgentsChess Club
Chinese Cultural ClubCity Meals on Wheels
Classics ClubCreative Writing
Culinary Culture ClubDeaf Culture and Awareness Club (DCA)
DebateEconomics and Finance
Entrepreneurship ClubEthics Bowl
Falcon FundFashion Business Club
Fed ClubFeminist Club
Francophone ClubFriday @ The Movies
Girls Learn InternationalGirls Who Code
Habitat for HumanityHOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness)
ImpressionsJewish in New York
Kinetic EngineeringLiterary magazines (various)
Magic: The Gathering LunchMath Team
Medicine ClubMeet Me in the Middle
Mental Health in SportsMock Trial
Model GovernmentModel U.N.
Multiracial and Multicultural studentsOne Love Club
Psychology ClubRCS Students Demand Action
RCSTVRiverdale Community Partners
Riverdale Criminal Justice CoalitionRiverdale Green Team
Riverdale Review school newspaperROAR (Riverdale Organization Assisting Refugees)
RoboticsScience Olympiad
SenecaSocial Impact Storytelling
Sports AnalyticsStudent Council
Student Portfolio Allocation Riverdale Teaching Activity (SPARTA)Student-Faculty Council
Students Pursuing Exploration and Knowledge (SPEAK)Studio (homework help)
The Association for Feminist ActionThe Friendly Fridge Club
The Medicine ClubThe Songwriting Club
The TheoremWomen in Business
Women in SportsYearbook
Youth Fighting HomelessnessZawadi by Youth Microfinance Club
Arts and Music Programs:
AcoustiKingsCeramics
Dance TeamFilm Activity
Riverdale Flume EnsembleThe Rivertones
ThespiansYarn Club
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Falcon Club (6th Grade Athletic Program)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Felix The Falcon
- Riverdale Country School aims to cultivate the unique talents of its students and to nurture their intellectual, creative, physical, moral, emotional, and social development.
- Riverdale is a nonprofit, nondenominational institution that is governed by a Board of Trustees.
- Riverdale Country School is the largest independent school campus in New York City, with a total of 27.5 acres: the 19.5-acre Middle and Upper School Hill Campus for Grades 6-12, and the 8-acre Lower School River Campus for Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Riverdale Country School cost?
Riverdale Country School's tuition is approximately $59,412 for private students.
What schools are Riverdale Country School often compared to?
Riverdale Country School is often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann School Lower Division by visitors of our site.
What sports does Riverdale Country School offer?
Riverdale Country School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. Riverdale Country School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.
What is Riverdale Country School's ranking?
Riverdale Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Riverdale Country School?
The application deadline for Riverdale Country School is Nov. 16.
In what neighborhood is Riverdale Country School located?
Riverdale Country School is located in the Fieldston neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Fieldston.
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