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
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
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-12 | 154 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 7
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
Ottobine Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Waggys Creek Rd
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2091
3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Montevideo Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7648 Mcgaheysville Rd
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
Penn Laird, VA 22846
(540) 289-3401
3.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Wilbur S. Pence Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 Bowman Road
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
Dayton, VA 22821
(540) 879-2535
3.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Rawley Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 438-1965
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 438-1965
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Turner Ashby High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Main St
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
Bridgewater, VA 22812
(540) 828-2008
4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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