Quick Facts

Mission
The River School’s inclusive program challenges each child to work collaboratively, to think critically, and to develop the confidence to take risks, embrace their curiosity, and find their voice.

• Ages: 18 months through Grade 3 since 2000. Grade 4 applications are now being accepted for Fall 2022!
• Total Enrollment: 222
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 5-to-1
• Average Class Size: 8-16
• Percentage of Students with Hearing Loss: 10-15%
• Percentage of Students receiving financial assistance: 24%

• Total Faculty and Staff: 70
• Master’s level educator and speech-language pathologist in each classroom
• Transdisciplinary support teams (occupational therapy, audiology, psychology)
• Percentage with advanced degrees: 95%, including four doctorates
• Graduate student interns in most classrooms

• Progressive, thematic curriculum
• Strong literacy and language focus
• Arts and Sciences classes for all age groups--science, library, maker space, art, drama, physical education, and yoga
• 25% of the children's day is spent engaged in physical activity - PE, yoga, playground, outdoor field time