Riverdale is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school on two "green" campuses in New York City that provides a rigorous academic program for its students as well as an intentional educational focus on personal development in all divisions.
The school has many traditions that have developed in its 100+ year history, but, at the same time, is a leader in developing educational practices that are relevant to schools in the United States and across the globe. Riverdale provides a comprehensive education that challenges our students, helps them develop meaning and purpose in their lives and, as our mission states "developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good". Riverdale is more than just a school, it is an experience.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Top Ranked NY School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,151 students
- Application Deadline: Nov. 15
- 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
Student Body
Total Students
1,151 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
196 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Nov. 15
Tuition Notes
Total Educational Costs for 2019-2020 for Students in PreK-12th Grade: $54,150At Riverdale, our "tuition" includes lunch, books, and all required activities.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Admissions Director
Jenna R. King
Sports
Total Sports Offered
20 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
23 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Asian-American Alliance (AAA), BSA (Black Student Alliance), Creative Writing, Dance Club, Debate, Do Something (community organization), Girls Learn International, GLOW (Gay, Lesbian or Whatever), Habitat for Humanity, HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness), Literary magazines (various), Mock Trial, Model U.N., Mythbusters, Peer Tutoring, Riverdale Review school newspaper, Robin Hood, RSPCA (Riverdale Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Spoken Word Club, Student-Faculty Council, Sustainability Committee, Yearbook, Zawadi by Youth Microfinance Club
Asian-American Alliance (AAA), BSA (Black Student Alliance), Creative Writing, Dance Club, Debate, Do Something (community organization), Girls Learn International, GLOW (Gay, Lesbian or Whatever), Habitat for Humanity, HOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness), Literary magazines (various), Mock Trial, Model U.N., Mythbusters, Peer Tutoring, Riverdale Review school newspaper, Robin Hood, RSPCA (Riverdale Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Spoken Word Club, Student-Faculty Council, Sustainability Committee, Yearbook, Zawadi by Youth Microfinance Club
School Notes
- 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 31-member 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
What sports does Riverdale Country School offer?
Riverdale Country School offers 20 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Water Polo 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. 15.
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