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Riverstone International School

  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Private, Boarding
  • PK, K-12
  • Boise, ID
  • 68 reviews
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      A+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Sports
      B
    Address
    5521 East Warm Springs Ave
    Boise, ID 83716
    Telephone
    (208) 424-5000
    Website
    riverstoneschool.org

    Applying

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Application Fee
    $75
    Interview Required
    Yes
    Required/Recommended Tests
    SSAT, TOEFL

    Tuition

    Yearly Tuition
    $19,985
    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)
    $51,000
    Received Financial Aid
    30%
    Average Financial Aid
    —
    From Riverstone International School

    Riverstone International School is a co-educational, private, independent school in Boise, Idaho offering day and boarding students the academic prestige of the International Baccalaureate Programmes. With 360 students enrolled from preschool through high school, there are 45 countries represented in the community. Riverstone's residential program provides a home-like living experience in downtown Boise for high school students. Small classes, personal attention, excellent faculty, outstanding college placement, and outdoor education, are hallmarks of a Riverstone education.

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    Academics

    Average Graduation Rate
    100%
    Average SAT
    1330
    33 responses
    Average ACT
    31
    22 responses
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    Culture & Safety

    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 74 responses
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    • Outdoor trips
      19%
    • Outdoor education
      18%
    • Meet the seniors
      15%
    • Backpakcing trips
      12%
    • The Variety Show
      11%
    • Graduation
      8%
    • Advisory competitions
      7%

      Boarding

      Students Boarding
      10%
      Boarding Days Per Week
      7-day
      Top Countries
      China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Spain, Viet Nam
      International Boarding Students
      85%

      Students

      Diversity
      A
      Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
      Students
      371
      75%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.16 responses
      88%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.16 responses
      56%
      of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.16 responses

      Preschool

      Annual Cost
      $11,755
      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
      Pre-K Student-Teacher Ratio
      7:1
      Website
      riverstoneschool.org/schools/preschoolelementary/preschool-and-prekindergarten
      Schedule Options
      • Offers Full Week
        —
      • Offers Part Week
        —
      • Offers Full Day
        Yes
      • Offers Part Day
        Yes

      Teachers

      Student-Teacher Ratio
      8:1
      National
      17:1
      Poll
      83%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.18 responses
      Poll
      89%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.18 responses
      Poll
      94%
      of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.18 responses

      Clubs & Activities

      Clubs & Activities
      A-
      Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
      Girls Athletic Participation
      —
      Boys Athletic Participation
      —
      67%
      of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
      42%
      of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
      50%
      of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses

      Riverstone International School Reviews

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      We moved our daughter to Riverstone midway through her first grade year after having her in one of the more highly rated public elementary schools with excellent test scores. She is now in 3rd grade, and we have been highly impressed with the education she has received over the past 2+ years at Riverstone.
      At the public school, the larger class sizes and the big disparity in academic abilities prevented teachers from working with our daughter individually. Significant emphasis was put toward preparing the children to excel the standardized math and reading tests. This was the major deciding factor when making the switch to Riverstone.
      Riverstone is not teaching the kids to excel at testing. Rather, they are promoting creativity that has our daughter engaged and always excited to go to school every day! Riverstone's IB program is well-rounded and ties subject areas together for projects and field trips. They also have specialists teaching art, music, Spanish and Mandarin. Thank you!
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      As one of the 'wealthy Chinese' students that was mentioned in the previous comment, I have something to say. Yes, our 'wealthy' parents are paying roughly 40K per year in hope of getting their children a better/different education. Here at Riverstone, the teaching quality varied GREATLY and I really meant it. I met some of the best teachers in Riverstone who are so passionate about teaching and sincerely care about their students, but some teachers seemed unqualified for their jobs. IB diploma is a rigorous program, yet some of the teachers have such limited knowledge about the subject itself! It's somehow horrifying. After I came to University, comparing to the folks who did IB in Asian countries, I felt like I have so much catch-up to do. The previous comment about math is absolutely true...
      Undeniably, I had so many great experiences at Riverstone, the small community, the outdoor education, etc, but I also have to admit that the education I'm getting here is not worth 40K.
      My son graduated from Riverstone last year. He is a math and science kid, but, at Riverstone, he also learned to be a good writer. I also have to sing the praises of the college counseling program. The college counselor guides the kids the whole way through the process. This is very useful since often times at this age children have a hard time taking advice from their parents!