2025-26 Admission Deadline Dates

January 15 - Admission Application Due
January 22 - Recommendations/Supporting Materials Due
February 1 - Tuition Assistance Application Due
March 7 - Decision Notification Via Email
March 21 - Enrollment Contract & Deposit Due
June 1, 4:00 pm - Enrollment Contract Binding Date

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Thank you for your interest in The River School. See River’s program offering below. Learn more about our Application Process and Timeli ne.

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If you'd like to apply for the current 2024-2025 School Year, please contact Megan Campbell, 202-380-9206, to discuss space availability.

The River School's Program Offering

The River School's Preschool Program and corresponding age guidelines are thoughtfully designed to optimize children's development throughout their toddler years (18 months - 3 years). If you are interested in a program you don't see listed for a particular age, please contact Megan Campbell at mcampbell@riverschool.ne t or 202.380.9206 to discuss options.

River's Elementary Program begins with Kindergarten (for those who are 5 years old by September 1) and ends in Grade 3. Our Upper Elementary Program offers Grades 4 and 5.

The River School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, gender, or religion in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs and other school administered programs.