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A+ 5.0 New York, US
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Overall
A+
Matriculation A+
Academics A
Extracurriculars A
Community A+
Reviews B+
Riverdale is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school on two "green" campuses in New York City that provides a rigorous academic program for its students as well as an intentional educational focus on personal development in all divisions.
The school has many traditions that have developed in its 100+ year history, but, at the same time, is a leader in developing educational practices that are relevant to schools in the United States and across the globe.
Riverdale provides a comprehensive education that challenges our students, helps them develop meaning and purpose in their lives and, as our mission states "developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good".
Riverdale is more than just a school, it is an experience.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$54,545
Enrollment
1260
International Students
2%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:5
Endowment
$8 million
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Class Size
16

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2018-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 11
#3 Harvard College 20
#3 Stanford University 17
#3 Yale University 21
LAC #1 Williams College 7
#6 University of Chicago 23
#7 University of Pennsylvania 44
#10 Duke University 30
#10 Northwestern University 23

Academics

Sports

(15)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
American Football
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(18)
Animal Welfare Club
Book Club
Classics Club
Film Club
Global Studies Club
Happy Little Painting Club
Animal Welfare Club
Book Club
Classics Club
Film Club
Global Studies Club
Happy Little Painting Club
HEADstrong Club
Investment Club
Outdoor Club
RCS Marine Conservation Club
Riverdale American Red Cross Club
Riverdale Intellectual Disabilities Club
Robin Hood: In our Club
S.E.W. Club
Spanish Literary Club
Sports Analytics Club
Sustainability Club
The Entrepreneurship Club
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Arts

(19)
Acting
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Acting
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Playwriting
Theater
Vocal
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Art
Design Lab
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Contact Info

http://www.riverdale.edu
5250 Fieldston Road, Bronx, NY 10471
718-549-8810
jrking@riverdale.edu
New York

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: Prek-12
Urban
IB: No
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 27.5 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 11/15
Interview: On Campus
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 6052
ISEE: 333920
Recommended
Day school
BASIS Independent Manhattan United States Flag
5.0
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Boarding
The Stony Brook School United States Flag
4.6

Frequently Ask Questions about Riverdale Country School

Tell me a bit about Riverdale Country School.
Riverdale Country School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 1260 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.riverdale.edu.
Does Riverdale Country School have rigorous academic requirements?
Riverdale Country School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Riverdale Country School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 11.89% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 35.93% go to top 25, and about 29.1% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Riverdale Country School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Riverdale Country School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Riverdale Country School?
The day tuition for Riverdale Country School in 2024 is $54,545 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at jrking@riverdale.edu .
Where is Riverdale Country School located?
Riverdale Country School is located in the State of New York of USA.
How popular is Riverdale Country School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Riverdale Country School is among the most popular schools, within top 203 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Riverdale Country School has been favorited by 109 users.
How do I complete an application for Riverdale Country School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Riverdale Country School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Riverdale Country School’s official site: http://www.riverdale.edu or call them at 718-549-8810.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Riverdale Country School?
Yes, here are few: Horace Mann School, St. Margaret Of Cortona School and Sar High School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Riverdale Country School?
The overall rating for Riverdale Country School is A+.

The section ratings of Riverdale Country School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews

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