Rivermont School–Greater Petersburg in Dinwiddie, VA, serves 41 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
The school is a co–educational, nonsectarian special education program with a student–teacher ratio of 6:1, supported by 7 teachers.
Approximately 45% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the school population.
Rivermont School is a member of the National Independent Private Schools Association and provides education in a rural area near Petersburg.
Enrollment at Rivermont compares to nearby special education and private schools with similar low student numbers and small class sizes.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
41 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
45%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg often compared to?
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg is often viewed alongside schools like The Lead Center Ltd by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg?
The application deadline for Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg vs. The Lead Center Ltd
The nearest high school to Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg is Gill Grove Baptist School (12.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Olivet Christian Academy (11.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph School (12.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Olivet Christian Academy
(Baptist)
800 Augusta Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4241
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4241
11.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 42 students
Gill Grove Baptist School
(Baptist)
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
12.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Special Education School
350 Poplar Dr
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
12.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gill Grove Baptist School
(Baptist)
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
12.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Special Education School
350 Poplar Dr
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
12.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
Brec Academy
Special Education School
455 Old Wagner Rd
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-2180
12.9 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 19 students
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
13.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Olivet Christian Academy
(Baptist)
800 Augusta Ave
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4241
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-4241
11.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 42 students
Gill Grove Baptist School
(Baptist)
10726 River Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-1535
12.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Poplar Springs Hospital Learning Center
Special Education School
350 Poplar Dr
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 733-6874
12.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students
Blandford Manor Education Center
Alternative School
230 S Crater Rd
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 733-2180
12.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 9 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
123 Franklin Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 732-3931
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 146 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
1901 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 862-2661
13.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 73 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Life Christian Academy ![Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!]( "Life Christian Academy Photo - Working together cultivates lasting friendships!")
(Assembly of God)
16801 Harrowgate Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 526-5941
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Primrose At Ironbridge Corner
Daycare / Preschool
11351 Iron Creek Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 751-0233
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 751-0233
18.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Chester KinderCare ![Chester KinderCare Photo - Chester KinderCare]( "Chester KinderCare Photo - Chester KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
4021 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-1464
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 796-1464
18.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Red Oak-sturgeon Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4081 Flatrock Road
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
Alberta, VA 23821
(434) 949-7820
9067.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10203 Melvin B. Alsbrooks Aven
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
Mc Kenney, VA 23872
(804) 478-2313
9071.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Amelia County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8533 N Five Forks Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
9073 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
9075.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Dinwiddie County High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Boisseau Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4280
9075.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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