Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Riverside Christian School
About the School
- Riverside Christian School is founded on the principle that the education of our children is a mandate God gave to parents and not the government.
- Formerly known as Suwannee Valley Christian Academy, Riverside is owned and operated by Countryside Baptist Church of Gainesville, Florida and this school provides a high-quality, Christ-centered education to every child that enrolls.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Grade 3 has 19 students the largest class is Grade 3 at 19, while Grade 8 is the smallest at 2.
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Motto
Raising Champions for Christ
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 48%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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Frequently Asked Questions
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When is the application deadline for Riverside Christian School?
The application deadline for Riverside Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 22.2 mi
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Christian
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Gulf Hammock, FL 32639
(352) 486-2112
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Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
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(352) 542-3306
Distance: 118.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Christian
171 Sw 3rd Street
Gulf Hammock, FL 32639
(352) 486-2112
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 118.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Christian
171 Sw 3rd Street
Gulf Hammock, FL 32639
(352) 486-2112
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 118.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 163 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 19
Special Education School (Assembly of God)
11225 US Highway 19N
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727) 914-6916
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1079 Kushmer St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 580-8855
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
23901 NW 212 Ave
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2777
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1079 Kushmer St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 580-8855
Distance: 22.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 81 students
Christian
171 Sw 3rd Street
Gulf Hammock, FL 32639
(352) 486-2112
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Alternative School (Christian)
6191 SW County Road 344
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-8663
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 75 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
1357 NE 82 Avenue
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Special Education School (Christian)
1079 Kushmer St
Bell, FL 32619
(352) 580-8855
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
Distance: 23.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
23901 NW 212 Ave
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2777
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
24530 Nw 199th Ln
High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-1641
Distance: 26.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 487 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
10900 SW 24th Avenue
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 332-8808
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 30 students
Montessori School
17414 Nw 112th Blvd
Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2886
Distance: 27.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 572 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 10
Christian
9818 SW 24th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32607
(352) 331-7625
Distance: 28.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
8505 Nw 39th Ave
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(352) 375-6773
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Location
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Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1350 Sw State Road 26
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3224
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Old Town Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 Se 136th Ave
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 541-6253
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Gilchrist Virtual Franchise
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
5.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Gilchrist Virtual Instruction Program (District Provided)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 Nw 11th Ave
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3200
5.2 miles
Gr: K-5
Trenton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1013 N Main St
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
Trenton, FL 32693
(352) 463-3210
5.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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