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Riverstone International School

#1 in Best Private High Schools in Idaho

grade A+
Overall Grade
Private, Boarding
PK, K-12
BOISE, ID
Rating 4.4 out of 5 87 reviews

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Academics
grade A+
Diversity
grade A
Teachers
grade A
College Prep
grade A+
Clubs & Activities
grade B
Sports
grade C+

riverstoneschool.org

(208) 424-5000

5521 EAST WARM SPRINGS AVE
BOISE, ID 83716

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About Riverstone International School...

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Application Fee

$75

Interview Required

Yes

Required/Recommended Tests

SSAT, TOEFL

Tuition

Yearly Tuition

$21,970

Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.

Boarding (Tuition + Boarding)

$52,530

Received Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid

From Riverstone International School

Riverstone International School is a premier, private International Baccalaureate World School in Boise, Idaho, offering day and boarding students challenging opportunities and the personal support to develop into independent, creative and collaborative thinkers.

With 370 students enrolled from preschool through high school, 45 countries are represented in the school community. A maximum of 30 students from the U.S. and around the world in grades 9-12 are enrolled in Riverstone's boutique boarding program.

The school’s Five Pillars—Academic Excellence, Community and Service, Leadership by Example, International Understanding and Outdoor Education—provide pathways for students to explore academically and personally. Small classes and strong relationships with teachers facilitate a highly personalized educational experience. Idaho’s mountains and rivers are the backdrop for outdoor education.

100% of graduates are accepted into colleges worldwide. Tuition assistance is available.

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Academics

Average Graduation Rate

100%

Average SAT

1320

45 responses

Average ACT

30 responses

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Popular Colleges

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New York University
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Reed College
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Stanford University
17 Students
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University of Pennsylvania
17 Students
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Yale University
15 Students
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Boise State University
14 Students
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Pomona College
14 Students
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Vanderbilt University
14 Students
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Brown University
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Columbia University
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International Baccalaureate and Boarding Program

Riverstone specializes in the prestigious International Baccalaureate programs (PYP, MYP, and DP) that are recognized worldwide. We are one of 4 IB continuum schools offering a boarding program for students entering grades 9–12. Our recently-built dorm is located in downtown Boise, the third most populous city in the Pacific Northwest. Boise is known for its livability, safety and beauty.

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Culture & Safety

Poll

93%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 15 responses

Poll

73%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 15 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on 78 responses

Outdoor trips
21%
Outdoor education
19%
Meet the seniors
14%
Backpakcing trips
12%
The Variety Show
10%
Graduation
8%
Advisory competitions
6%

Boarding

Students Boarding

10%

Boarding Days Per Week

5-day, 7-day

Top Countries

Brazil, China, Viet Nam, Israel, Serbia

International Boarding Students

90%

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Students

Diversity

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

416

74%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 19 responses

84%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 19 responses

53%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 19 responses

Preschool

Annual Cost

$12,910

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

3 years

Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Website

riverstoneschool.org/schools/preschoolelementary/preschool-and-prekindergarten

Offers Full Week
Yes
Offers Part Week
No data available
Offers Full Day
Yes
Offers Part Day
Yes

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National

17:1

Poll

81%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 21 responses

Poll

86%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 21 responses

Poll

90%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 21 responses

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Clubs & Activities

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Boys Athletic Participation

53%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 15 responses

40%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 15 responses

40%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 15 responses

Riverstone International School Reviews

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The school is fantastic, the teachers are very well prepared and make the classes in the best way they can! It is amazing how much I’ve been learning since I arrived here, I would choose any place else to study. But unfortunately the dorms are not the best, the structure is awesome but the staff is unprepared and sometimes don’t know how to deal with problems, don’t having a good communication with the students, but besides that is a good place.

Diversity in this school is excellent. Riverstone encourages and supports all cultures and traditions. Elementary school has amazing teachers who enrich their students in multitude of ways to build a stronger foundation. Students get to learn not just the academic, but also learn a secondary language, arts, music and sports. And most importantly to socialize. It’s amazing to see how a 4 year old can say Spanish words and songs within a short span of time. Yes, kids are taught secondary language from very early on. I have a pre-kindergartner, she loves her school and her amazing teachers. Throughout the pandemic Riverstone has always ensured safety of their students and parents. Staying proactive, masking, distancing and testing has helped in providing a safer school environment for children to be in person for their classes. There is one thing that all parents would like to see, increased parking lot. As school adds additional classrooms current parking lot can be expanded.

Riverstone is best described as a unique educational experience that prepares its students to be active participants in the active world. Unlike most k-12 schools, Riverstone teaches its students to be active participants in their learning through a variety of different methods. The workload is primarily based on projects as both individuals and in groups. As an IB school, you also gain access to a variety of different experiences that you wouldn't get in a normal public school setting, from outdoor experiences to cross-cultural engagement opportunities. That being said, academics is a big hurdle for some, as while the teachers are very good and will help you succeed, you need to be active in your academics at all times. The workload is demanding and the IB is not for the faint of heart. The class size is smaller, around 40 kids per grade on average, and while it is expensive, there are enough scholarships and opportunities to get the most out of this school.

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