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Riverdale Country School

#9 in Best Private High Schools in New York
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private
  • PK, K-12
  • Bronx, NY
  • 44 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A+
    6. Sports
      A-
    riverdale.edu
    (718) 549-8810
    5250 Fieldston Road
    Bronx, NY 10471
    About Riverdale Country School...

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    November 16
    Application Fee
    $60
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    ISEE, SSAT

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $49,210
    Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
    Received Financial Aid
    20%
    Average Financial Aid
    $43,395
    From Riverdale Country School

    Founded in 1907, Riverdale Country School is a co-educational, independent school serving PreK to Grade 12 in New York City. Located on two campuses, Riverdale offers exceptional facilities and outdoor learning spaces. The core of the school's mission–"mind, character, community"—reflects its rigorous academics, extensive co-curricular offerings, focus on character strength development, and supportive culture. Innovative, research-based teaching in and outside of the classroom inspires purposeful learning. Local and global experiences linked to the academic program develop cultural fluency.

    Riverdale encourages students to find meaning and purpose. Independent studies, "passion grants," internships, student-led activities, science research, athletic teams, service-learning, global travel, affinity spaces, and opportunities to meet changemakers in every field allow students to explore how they might make a difference in the world, how they might "change the world for the good."

    Class of 2020

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1440
    100 responses
    Average ACT
    33
    96 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.8 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.8 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 8 responses
    • Homecoming
      38%
    • Homecoming
      25%
    • diversity banquets
      13%
    • Pep rallies
      13%
    • Sports Night
      13%

      Students

      Diversity
      A
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      1,189
      67%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
      89%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses
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      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $49,210
      Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
      Starting Age
      4
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      Website
      riverdale.edu
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        —
      • Offers Part Week
        —
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        —

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      6:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.9 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.9 responses
      Poll
      100%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.9 responses

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      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A+
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      High
      Boys Athletic Participation
      High
      100%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.4 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.4 responses
      100%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.4 responses
      Living in the Area

      Fieldston

      A+
      Overall Niche Grade
      How are grades calculated?Data Sources
      1. Cost of Living
        C
      2. Good for Families
        A
      3. Housing
        B
      Median Household Income
      $101,673
      National
      $55,322
      Median Rent
      $1,569
      National
      $949
      Median Home Value
      $345,219
      National
      $184,700

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      Riverdale Country School Reviews

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      I’m currently a senior at RCS. I uphold a similar sentiment to everyone else who has acclaim for the institution: for its academic prowess. Nonetheless, I consider Riverdale not only an academically-enriching environment but also one which advances personal character and intellectual independence. Riverdale is not an ordinary, textbook-based, question-and-answer institution. Rather, it fulfills the student’s curiosity by challenging their personal intellectual interests and their personal thinking mechanisms. All students at Riverdale share similar passions yet among them is a thorough diversity of the same. I can affirm to all that Riverdale transformed the manner in which I hypothesize, observe, and deduce regarding academic and real-world subject matter. The student body is ultimately integrated, and all students are bound by a unanimous appreciation for enlightenment and sheer enjoyment for an unparalleled experience.
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      I believe that Riverdale is a challenging school that prepares students for college. The majority of teachers are amazingly qualified and supportive in and outside of the classroom. The school provides many different options for activities and clubs, both during the school day and after school. As an athlete, I can speak to the dedication the school has to the facilities and coaches for each team. As a captain of one of the school's clubs, I can also speak to the administrative support of student-led projects. The school looks for students to succeed academically and explore subjects that pique their interest outside of the core curriculum. Riverdale could work on their diversity, and increase intersectionality in studies, but I think Riverdale is currently working to make they diverse voices at the school feel heard and seen. Through affinity groups and a new statement on Campus Discourse, the school is making an effort to make students feel physically and mentally safe and accepted.
      I have been at this school for 3 years. While I have a great group of friends, there are some white kids who feel privileged and may make you feel less than. The teachers are great and the resources and campus are great! We have our own pool and every student gets their own Chromebook in 6th grade. I would recommend this school because it has many opportunities to discover your talents.
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