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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
50 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
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 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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Location
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Quick Facts
Hickory Hollow Christian School
(Mennonite)
2589 Muddy Creek Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
(540) 879-9054
3.7 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 124 students
Calvary Christian Academy
(Mennonite)
3839 Shenandoah Ave NW
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
Roanoke, VA 24017
(540) 867-9848
3.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 127 students
Berea Christian School
(Mennonite)
1351 Garbers Church Rd
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 432-0007
4.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 140 students
100 Dinkel Ave
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2233
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition listed
Spring Creek Christian School
(Church of Christ)
8863 Nazarene Church Rd
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-3128
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-3128
5 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students
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