Where curious minds grow and courageous leaders emerge.
// TODO: replace — Riverside Academy offers a rigorous K-12 college-preparatory experience rooted in character, inquiry, and academic distinction.
Fall 2026 Admissions Applications Now Being Accepted for Grades Pre-K through 12.
The Founders Library Quad
A foundation built on academic rigor and enduring character.
// TODO: replace — At Riverside Academy, we believe that education is not merely the transmission of information, but the lighting of a fire. Across our Pre-K to Grade 12 campus, students are challenged to think deeply, communicate articulately, and act with unyielding integrity.
Academic Excellence
// TODO: replace — Cultivating rigorous inquiry, critical debate, and quantitative mastery in small Socratic classrooms.
Character & Ethics
// TODO: replace — Instilling empathy, honor, responsibility, and service to others from early childhood through 12th grade.
Global Citizenship
// TODO: replace — Preparing students to lead ethically in an interconnected world with multi-language and global study immersions.
Academic Excellence at Every Stage of Growth
// TODO: replace — From foundational wonder in early childhood to college-level research dissertations in high school, Riverside provides a seamless academic continuum.
Upper School College Preparatory
“Uncompromising academic rigor preparing students for top global universities.”
// TODO: replace — Offering 24 AP & IB courses, independent research capstones, global travel immersions, and dedicated 1:1 college counseling beginning in 9th grade.
A Day at Riverside Academy
Scroll down to experience the daily rhythm of academic discovery, athletic passion, and artistic expression on our campus.
Morning Assembly & Bell Ringing
Grounding the day in community and shared purpose.
// TODO: replace — The entire campus gathers in Founders Hall. Students present morning announcements, celebrate peer achievements, and join in the traditional morning anthem.
Inquiry & Seminar Classes
Deep focus in small, interactive classroom environments.
// TODO: replace — Harnessing round Harkness tables and Socratic dialogue, students analyze primary historical documents and debate literature with faculty mentors.
STEM & Innovation Center Labs
Turning hypothesis into tangible discovery.
// TODO: replace — In the Innovation Pavilion, students code autonomous robotics, conduct wet-lab chemistry experiments, and print 3D prototypes for engineering challenges.
Athletic Excellence & Training
Developing resilience, teamwork, and physical vitality.
// TODO: replace — From soccer and swimming to tennis and track, Riverside student-athletes train on championship facilities under national-certified coaches.
Visual & Performing Arts Studios
Expressing individuality through music, theater, and fine arts.
// TODO: replace — Orchestra rehearsals, pottery spinning, and theatrical set design fill the Black Box Theater and fine art light studios as the school day draws to a close.
After-School Clubs & Dismissal
Lifelong friendships forged in collaborative interests.
// TODO: replace — Model UN, Chess Club, Debate Society, and campus gardening meet before safe dismissal, leaving students inspired for tomorrow.
World-Class Faculty Dedicated to Every Student
// TODO: replace — Over 75% of Riverside educators hold advanced degrees from world-renowned universities. More importantly, they are compassionate mentors who know every student by name.
Dr. Eleanor Vance
Head of Upper School & Physics Chair
Ph.D. Applied Physics (Stanford), M.Ed. (Harvard)
Marcus Thorne, M.A.
Dean of Humanities & Literature
M.A. Comparative Literature (Columbia University)
Sarah Jenkins, B.F.A.
Director of Visual & Performing Arts
B.F.A. Fine Arts (Rhode Island School of Design)
Coach David Sterling
Director of Athletics & Leadership
M.S. Sports Management (UCLA)
Your Journey to Riverside Academy Begins Here
// TODO: replace — We welcome families seeking an intellectually rich, supportive independent school experience. Our admissions process is designed to be warm, clear, and personalized.
Inquire & Request Information
// TODO: replace — Fill out our online inquiry form to receive our comprehensive digital prospectus and join our admissions mailing list.
Campus Tour & Open House
// TODO: replace — Experience Riverside firsthand with a student-led campus walkthrough and meet our faculty during our morning coffee hours.
Application & Student Interview
// TODO: replace — Submit transcripts, teacher recommendations, and join us for a friendly, supportive student conversation.
Enrollment & Welcome Welcome
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Ready to take the next step?
Priority application deadline for Fall 2026 entry is January 15. Financial aid applications open November 1.
Hear from Our School Community
// TODO: replace — The true measure of an education lies in the lives and achievements of its students, and the peace of mind of its parents.
// TODO: replace — Riverside Academy transformed our daughter from a quiet student into a confident debater and class president. The teachers truly know and care for every single child.
Elena & Robert Vance
Parents of Grade 11 Student
Upper School • Joined in Grade 4
// TODO: replace — The preparation I received at Riverside in writing and analytical problem solving put me miles ahead during my freshman year at Stanford Engineering.
Julian Thorne, Class of '24
Alumni & Stanford Engineering Student
Alumni • Attended K-12
// TODO: replace — As parents of two boys with very different learning styles, we were amazed at how personalized the faculty approach is. Both boys have thrived beyond expectation.
Dr. Aris & Priya Patel
Parents of Grade 5 & 8 Students
Lower & Middle School • Joined in 2021
Connect with Riverside Admissions
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