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2025-26 Admission Deadline Dates
January 15 - Admission Application Due
January 22 - Recommendations/Supporting Materials Due
February 1 - Financial Aid Application Due
March 7 - Decision Notification Via Email
March 21 - Enrollment Contract & Deposit Due
June 1, 4:00 pm - Enrollment Contract Binding Date
Discover the Magic of The River School
We Are Experts in Childhood Development
We know that first steps matter, and we cherish being a part of a child’s early years, helping them develop a love of learning. Dedicated to children 18 months through Grade 5, we bring energy and innovation to teaching core academics, and foster children’s growth in language, literacy and social skills, creativity and problem solving. Our play-based, thematic curriclum seamlessly integrates Literacy, Math, Social Studies, Science, Drama, Music, Visual Arts, Physical Education, Creative Movement, and Library Sciences.
Our Upper Elementary Program (Grades 4-5) features project-based, inquiry-driven immersive learning experiences. A River graduate can think critically, engage in meaningul inquiry, solve problems and persevere through academic and social challenges, collaborate and communicate effectively, exhibit strong reading, writing and math skills, and be a kind, respectful change agent.
We Are a Small School for Young Children
We Are Pioneers in Early Childhood Research and Practice
Ninety-five percent of our faculty hold a master’s degree or higher, giving us the expertise to develop new teaching strategies that help every child optimize their development. Our faculty present at conferences nationally and internationally, publish in peer-reviewed journals and train graduate students from a number of universities each year.
