Rivers Academy

Rivers Academy serves 259 students in grades 5-12. The student:teacher of Rivers Academy is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,412
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Rivers Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Year Founded
2008
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 1, 2025

Student Body

Total Students
259 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Rivers Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Raptors
  • Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
    • Graduated 2021, accepted to Yale University -
    • Graduated 2021, accepted to Stanford University -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Rivers Academy cost?
Rivers Academy's tuition is approximately $14,412 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Rivers Academy?
The acceptance rate of Rivers Academy is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 78%.
Who are famous alumni from Rivers Academy?
Rivers Academy famous alumni include: Graduated 2021, accepted to Yale University and Graduated 2021, accepted to Stanford University.
When is the application deadline for Rivers Academy?
The application deadline for Rivers Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 5-12
  • Enrollment: 259 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $14,412
  • Acceptance rate: 100%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Alpharetta, GA is $19,212 for elementary schools and $22,519 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alpharetta, GA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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