Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 15 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Yearly Tuition: $45,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
143 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 48%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Raising Champions for Christ
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Riverside Christian School cost?
Riverside Christian School's tuition is approximately $45,000 for private students.
What schools are Riverside Christian School often compared to?
Riverside Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Victory Christian Satellite Schools Llc by visitors of our site.
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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(727) 914-6916
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Gr: K-12 | 45 students
Extracurriculars: 1
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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
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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
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(352) 542-3306
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
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(352) 580-8855
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Sports: 8
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Avg. class size: 5 students
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23901 NW 212 Ave
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(386) 454-2777
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 45 students
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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
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Old Town, FL 32680
(352) 542-3306
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Special Education School (Christian)
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(352) 580-8855
Distance: 22.2 mi
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(352) 486-2112
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
Baptist
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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
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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
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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
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High Springs, FL 32643
(386) 454-2777
Distance: 23.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 444 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8
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Dixie County High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
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17924 Se Hwy 19
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6252
8432.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 791 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Alternative School
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
8432.5 miles
Gr: PK
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
8432.5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 7 students
16077 Se Hwy 19, Bldg 2
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
Cross City, FL 32628
(352) 541-6335
8432.5 miles
Gr: K-12
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