About the School
- Riverwood Academy in Lexington, NC, serves 9 students from grades 3 through 8 in a rural, nonsectarian setting.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 2 full–time teachers supporting its enrollment.
- Riverwood Academy offers co–educational elementary and middle school programs without religious affiliation.
- Located in a rural community, the school provides an alternative private education option in Lexington near larger schools with greater enrollment.
School Facts
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Riverwood Academy?
The application deadline for Riverwood Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Riverwood Academy is Sheets Memorial Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 19 students
Baptist
101 E. Park Ave.
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 300-7207
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-12 | 39 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
105 Pineywood St
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 475-5654
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 336 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
307 Holt Street
Lexington, NC 27292
(336) 249-4224
Distance: 7.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
367 Academy Dr
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-8950
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
2295 Union Grove Rd
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 764-3105
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
584 Tower Road
Thomasville, NC 27360
(336) 472-3389
Distance: 11.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 54 students
Special Education School
905 Friedberg Church Rd
Winston Salem, NC 27127
(336) 251-1180
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
China Grove Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 South Franklin St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7708
8943 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
China Grove Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1013 North Main St
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 857-7038
8943.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Knollwood Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3075 Shue Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 857-3400
8943.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Carson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 Kress Venture Dr
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
China Grove, NC 28023
(704) 855-7297
8943.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
West Rowan Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5925 Statesville Blvd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
8944.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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