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Rivers Academy

38 N Main St Alpharetta, GA 30009
Tel: (770) 751-3862
riversacademy.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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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About the School

  • 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 Facts (2026-27)

  • 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)

School Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Highest percentage of students of color

School Facts

School Type
Alternative School
Religious Affiliation
Nonsectarian
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade

Distribution of Students By Grade

GradeRivers Academy
524
620
727
835
938
1036
1138
1241
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Year Founded
2008
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Student Body

Total Students
259 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 28%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
12 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,412
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Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Application URL
Online Application

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)
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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 80%.
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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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alpharetta, GA is $19,707 for elementary schools and $22,793 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Alpharetta, GA is 73% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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