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Riverview School Inc

Riverview School, an independent coeducational boarding/day school, provides a caring community for adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities.
The School is committed to developing student competence and confidence in academic, social and independent living skills.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $65,831
  • Acceptance rate: 56%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Riverview School Inc ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
complex language, learning and cognitive disabilities
Year Founded
1957
Colors
Teal, Gold
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
Campus Size
23 acres

Student Body

Total Students
208 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Riverview School Inc Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
79%
Average Class Size
8 students
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Day Program - $65,831 Residential Program - $113,491
Summer Program Cost
$7,019
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer Day Program - $7,019 Summer Residential Program - $11,505
% on Financial Aid
15%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$16,666
Acceptance Rate
56%
National avg.: 81%
Admissions Director
Greg Angland
Admissions Associate
Lauren Spencer
Application URL
Endowment Size
$13.68 million

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Library


Arts and Music Programs:
ArtArts & Crafts
ChorusDJ Club


Recreational Athletic Programs:
FitnessYoga

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Riverview Rays
  • Riverview School, founded in 1957, is an independent, coeducational boarding/day school, located on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and is a leader in educating students with complex language and learning challenges. We're committed to helping each of our students gain academic, social, and independent living skills to achieve theirgoals.Riverview enrolls approximately200 students, aged 11-22, in its middle school, high school, and transition programs. Students hail from 23 states and6 international countries. Riverview provides a caring, structured environment with a focus on the whole student.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Riverview School Inc cost?
Riverview School Inc's tuition is approximately $65,831 for private students and $7,019 for summer students.
What is the acceptance rate of Riverview School Inc?
The acceptance rate of Riverview School Inc is 56%, which is lower than the national average of 71%.
Does Riverview School Inc offer a summer program?
Yes, Riverview School Inc offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
What sports does Riverview School Inc offer?
Riverview School Inc offers 26 interscholastic sports: Archery, Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Boxing, Cheering, Cross Country, Cycling, Dance, E-sports, Flag Football, Freestyle Skiing, Golf, Ice Hockey, Intramural Sports Only, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Sailing, Snowboarding, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Riverview School Inc is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Riverview School Inc?
The application deadline for Riverview School Inc is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Special Education School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $65,831
  • Acceptance rate: 56%
  • Average class size: 8 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Barnstable County, MA is $26,060 for elementary schools and $30,233 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Barnstable County, MA is 83% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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