Rivermont Collegiate (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 117 students
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Rivermont Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Rivermont Collegiate
Nursery	21
Pre-K	6
Kind	6
1	9
2	4
3	6
4	6
5	8
6	6
7	5
8	7
9	6
10	6
11	5
12	16

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Nursery has 21 students the school’s largest grade is Nursery, well above Grade 12’s 16 and every other grade.

Year Founded

1884

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

8 acres

Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

37%

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms, dress code only

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

BiologyCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Comparative Government and PoliciesComputer Science A

Computer Science PrinciplesEnglish Language & Composition

English Literature & CompositionEnvironmental Science

French Language and CultureMacroeconomics

MicroeconomicsPhysics 1

Physics 2Psychology

Spanish Language and CultureStatistics

United States Government & PoliticsUnited States History

World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Rivermont Collegiate accepts Iowa ESA funds, offers a sibling discount, and provides need-based financial aid. Contact the Admissions Office for specific tuition costs: 563-359-1366 X 302

Summer Program Cost

$125

Summer Program Cost Notes

Weekly morning and afternoon sessions. Different themes each week. Summer Academies for older students.

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 85%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Latisha Delgado

Admissions Associate

Adeline Smith

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryGolf

Martial ArtsTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Colors

Black, Red, White

School Mascot

Monty The Lion

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess Club / ClassesHomecoming Committee

National Honor SocietyRobotics

Student CouncilStudent Hunger Drive Committee

Yearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

BandChoir

School Notes

Rivermont Collegiate is a private, independent, nonsectarian, multicultural, college preparatory, day school for students from age 2 through grade 12, and a boarding school for grades 8-12, offering a nurturing, caring, and safe environment where students develop intellect, character, and creativity.
Located in Bettendorf, Iowa, Rivermont students come from many Quad City area communities, across the nation and around the world.
Rivermont Collegiate strives to prepare students who are grounded in the basics, yet able to think analytically and creatively, to confidently and enthusiastically meet the opportunities and challenges of the 21st Century.
Graduates move on to some of the country's finest colleges and universities.
100% 4-year college and university acceptance rate
Rivermont offers year-round preschool and Montessori programming for students from 2 to 6 years old.

Rivermont Collegiate is Ranked at the top of Iowa AP (Advanced Placement) Index.
Rivermont Collegiate students consistently score one or more grade levels above their peers in public school.
40% of Rivermont families receive some form of tuition discount.
Rivermont Collegiate graduating classes maintain a 100% acceptance rate to 4-year colleges and universities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rivermont Collegiate cost?

Rivermont Collegiate's tuition is approximately $125 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Rivermont Collegiate?

The acceptance rate of Rivermont Collegiate is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 92%. Rivermont Collegiate's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Iowa with low acceptance rates.

Does Rivermont Collegiate offer a summer program?

Yes, Rivermont Collegiate offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Rivermont Collegiate offer?

Rivermont Collegiate offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Golf, Martial Arts, Track and Field, Volleyball and Weightlifting.

What is Rivermont Collegiate's ranking?

Rivermont Collegiate ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Most AP courses offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Rivermont Collegiate?

The application deadline for Rivermont Collegiate is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Iowa is $7,323 for elementary schools and $11,060 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).