Riverstone International School
Tel:
(208) 424-5000
Riverstone International School is a premier, private International Baccalaureate World School in Boise, Idaho, offering day and boarding students challenging opportunities and the personal support to develop into independent, creative and collaborative thinkers.
With 370 students enrolled from preschool through high school, 45 countries are represented in the school community. A maximum of 30 students from the U.S. and around the world in grades 9-12 are enrolled in Riverstone`s boutique boarding program.
Our Five Pillars-Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding and Outdoor Education-provide limitless opportunities for students to explore academically and personally.
Small classes and strong relationships with teachers facilitate a highly personalized educational experience.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Students: 371 students
- Acceptance rate: 80%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 15 / rolling
Top Placements
Riverstone International School places among the top 20% of private schools in Idaho for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Type | School with Special Program Emphasis |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Northwest Association of Accredited Schools National Association of College Admissions Counselors International Baccalaureate (IB) World School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Dyslexia, Mild Learning Differences |
| Year Founded | 1997 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 371 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 18% State avg.: 13% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 57% |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | IB Diploma Programme: Biology, IB Diploma Programme: Chemistry, IB Diploma Programme: English, IB Diploma Programme: French, IB Diploma Programme: Geography, IB Diploma Programme: Global Politics, IB Diploma Programme: Mandarin, IB Diploma Programme: Math (Higher & Standard Level), IB Diploma Programme: Math Studies, IB Diploma Programme: Music, IB Diploma Programme: Physics, IB Diploma Programme: Self-taught Language, IB Diploma Programme: Spanish, IB Diploma Programme: Theory of Knowledge, IB Diploma Programme: Visual Art, IB Diploma Programme: World Religions, International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme |
| Average SAT score | 1306 |
| Average ACT score | 29 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 15 / rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition and fees vary by grade level. Please see http://www.riverstoneschool.org/admissions/tuition-fees/ |
| % on Financial Aid | 25% |
| Acceptance Rate | 80% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Rachel Pusch |
| Admissions Associate | Leslie Bergstrom |
| Endowment Size | $4 million |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, VolleyballAlpine Skiing, Basketball, Cross Country, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 16 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Dungeons and Dragons Club, Language Club, Model United Nations, Outdoor Leadership, Robotics Teams, Science Bowl: High School, Science Bowl: Middle School, Social Change, Student Council: Elementary School, Student Council: High School, Student Council: Middle School, Sustainability Club (The Green Team), Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Music Ensembles: High School, Music Ensembles: Middle School, Rotating After-School Activities: Elementary & Middle School |
School Notes
- Please read a letter from our Head of School here.
- Alumni credit their connections to teachers, friendships with classmates from around the world, the global context of the IB curriculum, and outdoor experiences as having the biggest impact on their future success.
- One hundred percent of graduates are accepted into 4-year colleges worldwide.
- Idaho`s mountains, rivers and deserts provide the backdrop for outdoor education.
- The school offers concierge college counseling and athletic, musical, and academic extracurricular activities.
- Before- and after-care and bus transportation are available.
- The school`s 14-acre campus is nestled between the Boise River and the Greenbelt in southeast Boise.
- The recently-built dormitory for the boarding program is located in downtown Boise, the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest, with easy access to skiing, kayaking, and mountain biking. Boise's four-season climate and safe city provide opportunities for students to recreate, shop, and experience the local culture.
- Families are encouraged to explore the application process for tuition assistance and scholarships that do not need to be repaid. Nearly 25% of Riverstone students receive either tuition assistance or scholarships.
- Riverstone offers Malone Scholarships for motivated students with financial need entering grades 7-9.
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School Reviews
| 5 Riverstone is an exceptional school - in my opinion, the best in Boise. As a university professor, I appreciate the high level of academic excellence with a focus on critical thinking, interdisciplinary projects, and small classes that foster individual learning styles. The skills my son is learning there are giving him an ideal preparation for college and for life. - Posted by Parent - Samantha |
| 5 It is the People, the Place and the Culture of caring and learning that matters Riverstone International School has all that to offer to its students. As one of the proud parents, it brings great confidence that we can turn over the workplace, and our society to leaders coming from students graduating at Riverstone International School, where a great inspiration towards collaborative learning and service to community is clearly demonstrated. - Posted by Parent - anura |
| 5 Riverstone was a great environment for our son who really thrived in the small classroom setting, with a rigorous academic curriculum and with teachers who were truly mentors throughout his 8 years there.
Riverstone is the best educational opportunity presented to students in Idaho and beyond. I have taught in public and private schools and so, as a former teacher and as a parent, I can say that Riverstone has its vision, mission and act together. - Posted by Parent - cecil |
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