About the School
- Riverside School in Dayton, VA, is a rural co–ed private school offering education for grades 1 through 8 with a Mennonite religious affiliation.
- The school has an enrollment of 50 students and employs 3 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
- Riverside School provides a regular elementary and secondary program within a rural community setting.
- Tuition and specific award recognitions are not listed for this school.
- Riverside School is one of several private options near Dayton, including schools in Harrisonburg and Bridgewater, VA, offering a range of grade spans and student–teacher ratios.
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverside School?
The application deadline for Riverside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Riverside School is Hickory Hollow Christian School (3.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Blue Ridge Christian School (4.4 miles away)
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Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Mennonite
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Mennonite
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Mennonite
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Church of Christ
8863 Nazarene Church Rd
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-3128
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Mennonite
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Mennonite
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Mennonite
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Church of Christ
8863 Nazarene Church Rd
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-3128
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Mennonite
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Distance: 3.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Mennonite
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Distance: 4.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
Mennonite
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Distance: 5.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
Church of Christ
8863 Nazarene Church Rd
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-3128
Distance: 4.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Distance: 6.7 mi
Gr: PK-4 | 59 students
Montessori School
1301 Virginia Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-2611
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 139 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
197 Cornerstone Lane
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 432-9816
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 338 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1688 Indian Trail Road
Keezletown, VA 22832
(540) 437-0880
Distance: 10.4 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 196 students
Christian
Po Box 737
Harrisonburg, VA 22803
(540) 437-0880
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Buffalo Gap High School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Buffalo Gap Hwy
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 337-6021
9166.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1770 Buffalo Gap Highway
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 414-0510
Swoope, VA 24479
(540) 414-0510
9166.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3710 Churchville Ave
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
Churchville, VA 24421
(540) 337-6036
9168.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Arthur R. Ware Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Grubert Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3938
9168.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 372 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Shelburne Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Grubert Ave
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
Staunton, VA 24401
(540) 332-3930
9168.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 583 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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