Riverside Baptist School (Closed 2024)

1651 Martin Luther King Jr Rd
Natchez, MS 39120
Riverside Baptist School is a co–educational private school in Natchez, MS, offering grades 2 through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 14 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 supported by 3 teachers.
Approximately 23% of the student body represents students of color, contributing to the school's demographic profile.
Riverside Baptist School is affiliated with the Baptist denomination and provides a regular elementary and secondary education program.
Located in a rural area near Natchez, the school offers an alternative smaller–scale option compared to other local private schools serving broader enrollment.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12

Student Body

Total Students
14 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
23%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Riverside Baptist School?
The application deadline for Riverside Baptist School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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