Rivermont Collegiate (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 179 students
Yearly Tuition: $16,325
Acceptance rate: 80%
Average class size: 13 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

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s)
Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Rivermont Collegiate
Pre-K	28
Kind	11
1	7
2	9
3	11
4	11
5	11
6	8
7	13
8	7
9	15
10	7
11	16
12	25

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Year Founded

1884

Colors

White, Red

Summer School Offered

Yes

Campus Size

9 acres

Student Body

Total Students

179 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

34%

State avg.: 16%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

60%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

21 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

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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Average SAT score

1160

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

no uniforms, dress code only

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$16,325

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Tuition Notes

Tuition varies by grade. Please call the Admissions Office for specific tuition costs: 563-359-1366 X 302

Summer Program Cost

$100

Summer Program Cost Notes

7 Weeks, $100/week, mornings or afternoons. $200 for mornings and afternoons. Different classes each week.

% on Financial Aid

30%

Acceptance Rate

80%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kristin Skaggs

Admissions Associate

Tish Delgado

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCrew

Cross CountryGolf

Martial ArtsTrack and Field

VolleyballWeightlifting

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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, nonsectarian, independent, multicultural, college preparatory, day school for students - Pre-K through grade 12 and boarding school for grades 9-12 - 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.
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.
Rivermont Collegiate is a day and boarding school.

School Mascot: Monty The Lion

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.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rivermont Collegiate cost?

Rivermont Collegiate's tuition is approximately $16,325 for private students and $100 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 87%. Rivermont Collegiate's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Iowa with low acceptance rates.

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: Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of students of color, 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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