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Rivermont School - Tidewater

5163 Cleveland St
Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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Rivermont School–Tidewater in Virginia Beach, VA, offers co–ed special education programs for grades 3 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based setting.

The school enrolls 58 students with a student–teacher ratio of 7:1 supported by 8 teachers.

Approximately 64% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting a diverse student population within the Virginia Beach community.

Rivermont School is a member of state or regional independent school associations and other school organizations.

The school is located in the large city neighborhood of Northwest Virginia Beach, serving families seeking specialized education programs.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 3-12

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Student Body

Total Students

58 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

8 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What schools are Rivermont School - Tidewater often compared to?

Rivermont School - Tidewater is often viewed alongside schools like Chesapeake Bay Academy by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Rivermont School - Tidewater?

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

In what neighborhood is Rivermont School - Tidewater located?

Rivermont School - Tidewater is located in the Northwest neighborhood of Virginia Beach, VA. There are 12 other private schools located in Northwest.

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5 5/17/2021

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: 3-12
Enrollment: 58 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Virginia Beach, VA is $14,171 for elementary schools and $14,649 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Virginia Beach, VA is 89% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).