The Riverside School
Tel:
(802) 626-8552
The Riverside School is dedicated to the ideal that children be involved, enthusiastic participants in their education.
We nurture and encourage curiosity, creativity, and individuality, and we instill in students an appreciation for hard work.
We believe that children can learn to be strong, effective leaders, and we are committed to developing in our students the skills necessary to take on leadership roles.
We believe that students must be aware of and be active in the broader world around them in order to become ethical and compassionate members of society.
Support for our students' growth as learners, leaders, and citizens must come from every element of the Riverside community, both in and out of the classroom; therefore, we value and rely on the deep involvement of parents, faculty, staff, and administration in the development of our students.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 97 students
- Yearly Tuition: $13,800
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | New England Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 97 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 1% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 63% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Mar. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $13,800 |
| Tuition Notes | 2013-14 tuition for grades K-5 is $12,000; for grades 6-8 is $13,800. Financial aid is available and we are an approved independent school for choice towns. |
| Admissions Director | Krystsal Ingalls |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Soccer, SwimmingAlpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Soccer, Swimming |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 3 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess Club, Latin Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Cross Country Ski Club |
School Notes
- Strong academic program includes Latin (grades 6-8), Spanish (grades K-8), and Algebra I (grade 8)
- Curriculum aligned with Vermont Framework of Standards
- Outstanding NECAP results (state testing)
- Four years in a row (2006-2009) an alumnus has been valedictorian at St. Johnsbury Academy or Lyndon Institute
- Student leadership development
- Local and global community service
- All-school overnight field trips, musical productions, and curricula celebrations
- Active parent involvement and support
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to The Riverside School is Learn, Inc. (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thaddeus Stevens School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Good Shepherd Catholic School (6.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- LyndonvilleLearn, Inc.Special Education SchoolGrades: 10-12 | 19 students
1.4 miles
216 Broad St.
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-8056 1.4 10-12
19 - Lyndonville Grades: 11-12 | 5 students
1.5 miles
142 Cornerstone Lane
Lyndonville, VT 05851
(802) 626-5620 1.5 11-12
5 - Lyndon Center Grades: 9-12 | 457 students
2 miles
168 Institute Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 535-3636 2 9-12
457 - Lyndon Center Grades: K-8 | 56 students
2.2 miles
39 Luther Circle
Lyndon Center, VT 05850
(802) 626-0370 2.2 K-8
56 - Saint JohnsburyCaledonia Christian School(Seventh Day Adventist)Grades: 2-8 | 4 students
5.7 miles
54 Southard St
Saint Johnsbury, VT 05819
(802) 748-9528 5.7 2-8
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