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.

Students

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%

Faculty & Staff

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

Program

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

The River School Hours

Morning Preschool Program: (2-Morning, 3-Morning and 5-Morning): 8:25 am - 11:45 am (dismissal runs from 11:45 am - 12:15 pm)

5 Full-Day Preschool and Elementary Programs: 8:25 am - 2:45 pm (dismissal runs from 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm)

Extended Day Programs

Before Care: 8:00 am - 8:25 am

After Care: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location
The River School is located in northwest Washington DC, west of Georgetown and is convenient to the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. MacArthur Boulevard offers the advantages of a neighborhood setting along with a public library, shopping and parks.

Accreditation
Association of Independent Maryland and District of Columbia Schools (AIMS-MDDC)

Membership
Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington
National Association of Independent Schools
National Business Officers Association
Palisades Citizens’ Association
American Cochlear Implant Alliance