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The school page currently displays an evaluation card that includes an overall rating and ratings across five key categories, totaling 46 data points. The five categories are: Geographic Community, Academic Strength, Matriculation Level, Extracurricular Activities, and FindingSchool Reviews. Visitors can easily view the overall score and ratings for each dimension (ranging from A+ to C). For boarding schools, detailed total score rankings are also included

The data used for evaluations and rankings comes from three primary sources: official school data, public data, and user-submitted data on FindingSchool.

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The entire scoring system is based on mathematical models derived from statistical analysis of samples from hundreds of schools across various levels. Each data point receives a corresponding rating based on its percentile position within the overall predicted distribution.

  • In the boarding school evaluation:: A- and above account for 45% of the total, B- and above account for 40%, C accounts for 15%.

  • In the day school evaluation: A- and above account for 30% of the total, B- and above account for 51%, C and others account for 19%.

2025 Evaluation Methodology

1. [30% - Matriculation Dimension]: Ivy League admission rate, admission rate for Top 25 National Universities and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 50 National Universities and Top 10 Liberal Arts Colleges, admission rate for Top 100 National Universities and Top 25 Liberal Arts Colleges, along with a summary of historical admissions data.

2. [24% - Academic Dimension]: Course offerings (AP, IB, Honors, and Advanced courses), percentage of teachers with a master’s degree or higher, percentage of AP exam scores of 3, 4, or 5, average scores on standardized tests (SAT and ACT), scores in AMC math competitions, and results in FRC robotics competitions.

3. [14% - Extracurricular Activities]: Alumni donation rate, number of clubs and activities, ratings for competitive sports teams, and ratings for arts programs.

4. [12% - FindingSchool Reviews]: FindingSchool website rating, review comments on FindingSchool, and historical rating trends.

5. [8% - Geographic Community]: State resource evaluation, density score of nearby top universities, distance to the nearest international airport, convenience of local amenities, transportation convenience, city crime rate, and educational level of the local population.

Overall
B-
Matriculation B
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
Reviews
Riverside Military Academy, est. 1907 in Gainesville, GA, is a top notch all boys college preparatory boarding school following a military structure. We help boys to realize their true potential.
Riverside serves both boarding and day cadets who take full advantage of the Academy's first-class athletic facilities, fine arts programs, clubs, extracurricular activities, and a beautiful 206-acre campus on the shores of Lake Lanier.

Grades 7-12, All Boys
530+ Cadets representing 22 Countries
Over 70% of our teachers hold a master's degree or higher.
Active learning opportunities are incorporated into shorter class periods.
Class of 2017 earned over $6.7 Million in Collegiate Scholarship Offers

Riverside's Mission
During these critical formative years when a young man's character, confidence, and work ethic are forever shaped, Riverside provides the foundation to help him flourish. We see cadets grow from impressionable boys into mature, confident leaders every day.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$64116
Enrollment
290
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$40 millions
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
12
Boarding %
95%

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +
#48 University of Georgia 1 +
#49 Northeastern University 1 +
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#55 Florida State University 1 +
#55 University of Miami 1 +
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +
#57 University of Pittsburgh 1 +
#62 Rutgers University 1 +
#63 George Washington University 1 +
#68 Fordham University 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 +
#68 St. Lawrence University 1 +
#68 Texas A&M University 1 +
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +
#68 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +
#70 Virginia Military Institute 1 +
#70 Wofford College 1 +
#75 Baylor University 1 +
#75 Clemson University 1 +
#76 College of Wooster 1 +
#83 Texas Christian University 1 +
SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +
#94 Hampden-Sydney College 1 +
Auburn University 1 +
#102 Hendrix College 1 +
#103 Drexel University 1 +
#103 Loyola University Chicago 1 +
#103 University of Arizona 1 +
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +
#103 University of South Florida 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +
#104 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +
LAC #22 United States Air Force Academy 1 +
#111 Birmingham-Southern College 1 +
#111 Drew University 1 +
Arizona State University 1 +
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +
#117 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +
#124 Presbyterian College 1 +
#127 DePaul University 1 +
#136 Drake University 1 +
#136 Samford University 1 +
#137 University of Alabama 1 +
#137 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 +
#137 University of Central Florida 1 +
#142 Hartwick College 1 +
#148 University of Cincinnati 1 +
#151 Colorado State University 1 +
#151 University of Mississippi 1 +
#166 Hofstra University 1 +
#166 Mercer University 1 +
#166 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +
#176 University of Arkansas 1 +
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 +
#182 Adelphi University 1 +
#182 Belmont University 1 +
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
#194 Mississippi State University 1 +
#212 Ball State University 1 +
#212 Lipscomb University 1 +
#212 Washington State University 1 +
#219 Keiser University 1 +
#219 Nova Southeastern University 1 +
#219 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1 +
LAC #46 Furman University 1 +
#234 East Carolina University 1 +
#234 Georgia State University 1 +
#234 Maryville University of Saint Louis 1 +
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1 +
#234 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1 +
#250 University of North Dakota 1 +
#263 Florida Atlantic University 1 +
#263 University of Missouri: Kansas City 1 +
#263 University of North Florida 1 +
#263 Western Carolina University 1 +
#299 Middle Tennessee State University 1 +
#299 Old Dominion University 1 +
#317 East Tennessee State University 1 +
ABAC 1 +
Alabama A&M 1 +
Alabama College of Pharmacy Health Services 1 +
Alabama State University 1 +
Anahuac University 1 +
Appalachian State University 1 +
Arizona Western College 1 +
Austin Peay State University 1 +
Babson College 1 +
Barry University 1 +
Blinn College 1 +
Bluffton University 1 +
Brenau University 1 +
Centennial College 1 +
Central Texas College 1 +
Clark Atlanta University 1 +
College of Charleston 1 +
Collin College 1 +
Concordia University Irvine 1 +
Converse College 1 +
Eastern Nazarene College 1 +
Edward Waters College 1 +
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Worldwide Campus 1 +
Faulkner University 1 +
Fitchburg University 1 +
Flagler University 1 +
Florida Southern College 1 +
Florida State College at Jacksonville 1 +
Fort Valley State University 1 +
Franciscan University of Steubenville 1 +
Gardner-Webb University 1 +
Georgia College and State University 1 +
georgia gwinnett college 1 +
Georgia Military College 1 +
Georgia Southern University 1 +
High Point University 1 +
Holland ISC VU Amsterdam 1 +
Houston Community College System 1 +
Jacksonville State University 1 +
Jacksonville University 1 +
Kennesaw State University 1 +
Kettering University 1 +
Keystone College 1 +
Lenoir-Rhyne University 1 +
LeTourneau University 1 +
Long Island University 1 +
Louisiana State University at Eunice 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
Manhattan College 1 +
Marion Military Institute 1 +
Massachusetts Maritime Academy 1 +
McPherson College 1 +
Middle Georgia State University 1 +
Minnesota State University Mankato 1 +
Montgomery Community College 1 +
Morningside College 1 +
Morris College 1 +
new york film academy 1 +
New York Institute of Technology 1 +
New York University ED 1 +
North Carolina Wesleyan College 1 +
Norwich University 1 +
Palm Beach Atlantic University 1 +
Piedmont University 1 +
Purdue Polytechnic Institute 1 +
Radford University 1 +
Reinhardt College 1 +
Richard Bland College of William Mary 1 +
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1 +
Saint Leo University 1 +
Saint Mary's College of California 1 +
Santa Fe College 1 +
Savannah College of Art and Design 1 +
Sewanee University 1 +
Shorter University 1 +
Southeast Missouri State University 1 +
St. Francis College 1 +
St. John's University 1 +
Sterling College 1 +
Stetson University 1 +
SUNY College at Old Westbury 1 +
Tarrant Community College 1 +
Technologico de Monterrey 1 +
Texas State University 1 +
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 1 +
The Citadel 1 +
The King's College 1 +
Thomas University 1 +
United States Coast Guard Academy 1 +
University of Alabama Honors College 1 +
University of Evansville 1 +
University of Navarra 1 +
University of North Georgia 1 +
University of Ontario Institute Technology 1 +
University of Tampa 1 +
University of Twente 1 +
University of Virgin Islands 1 +
University of West Florida 1 +
University of West Georgia 1 +
Valdosta State University 1 +
Virginia State University 1 +
Voorhees College 1 +
Wake Technical Community College 1 +
Washington & Jefferson College 1 +
Webber International University 1 +
Wentworth Institute of Technology 1 +
Western Oregon University 1 +
Western State Colorado University 1 +
Western Tennessee State University 1 +
Wingate University 1 +
Young Harris College 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2018-2019 2016 2013 2012 Total
All schools 91 6 19 9 6
#12 Cornell University 1 +admitted 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +admitted 1
#24 University of Virginia 1 + 1
#24 Emory University 1 1
#28 University of California: San Diego 1 +admitted 1 2
#28 University of California: Davis 1 +admitted 1 2
#33 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1 + 2 4
#33 University of California: Irvine 1 +admitted 1
#35 New York University 1 +admitted 1
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +admitted 1
#40 Rutgers University 1 +admitted 1 2
#43 Boston University 1 +admitted 1
#47 Texas A&M University 1 +admitted 1
#47 University of Georgia 1 +admitted 3 1 5
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1 +admitted 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +admitted 1
#53 Florida State University 1 +admitted 2 3
#53 Northeastern University 1 +admitted 1
#53 University of Minnesota: Twin Cities 1 +admitted 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#57 Purdue University 1 +admitted 1 2
#57 Penn State University Park 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 3
#58 SUNY University at Stony Brook 1 +admitted 1
#60 Michigan State University 1 +admitted 1 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#67 George Washington University 1 +admitted 1
#67 Syracuse University 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Pittsburgh 1 +admitted 1
#67 University of Miami 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +admitted 1 2
#76 SUNY University at Buffalo 1 1
#86 Clemson University 1 +admitted 1 1 + 3
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 +admitted 1
#89 University of South Florida 1 +admitted 1
#89 Fordham University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#93 Auburn University 1 +admitted 1
#93 Baylor University 1 +admitted 1 2
#93 University of Iowa 1 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 2
#98 Drexel University 1 +admitted 1 + 2
#98 Rochester Institute of Technology 1 +admitted 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1 +admitted 1
#105 Arizona State University 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1 +admitted 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 1 +admitted 1 2
#115 University of Arizona 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of South Carolina: Columbia 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Central Florida 1 +admitted 1
#124 University of Denver 1 + 1
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 1
#137 University of Alabama 1 +admitted 1 + 1 + 1 4
#142 University of Cincinnati 1 +admitted 1
#142 Loyola University Chicago 1 +admitted 1 2
#142 University of Alabama at Birmingham 1 +admitted 1
#151 Colorado State University 1 +admitted 1
#151 DePaul University 1 +admitted 1
#159 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 +admitted 1
#163 University of Mississippi 1 +admitted 1
#163 Adelphi University 1 +admitted 1
#163 St. John's University 1 +admitted 1
#170 University of Hawaii at Manoa 1 +admitted 1
#170 Mercer University 1 +admitted 1
#178 Drake University 1 +admitted 1
#178 Washington State University 1 +admitted 1
#178 University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1 +admitted 1
#178 University of Arkansas 1 +admitted 1
#185 Samford University 1 +admitted 1
#185 Hofstra University 1 +admitted 1
#195 East Carolina University 1 +admitted 1
#209 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth 1 +admitted 1
#209 Florida Atlantic University 1 +admitted 1
#216 Mississippi State University 1 +admitted 1
#216 University of Massachusetts Boston 1 +admitted 1
#216 Ball State University 1 +admitted 1
#227 Georgia State University 1 +admitted 1
#227 Western Carolina University 1 +admitted 1
#227 Nova Southeastern University 1 +admitted 1
#236 University of North Dakota 1 +admitted 1
#236 University of North Florida 1 +admitted 1
#236 Belmont University 1 +admitted 1
#236 Lipscomb University 1 +admitted 1
#249 Maryville University of Saint Louis 1 +admitted 1
#249 Keiser University 1 +admitted 1
#269 University of Missouri: Kansas City 1 +admitted 1
#280 Old Dominion University 1 +admitted 1
#280 Texas State University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Radford University 1 +admitted 1
#304 Middle Tennessee State University 1 +admitted 1
#320 East Tennessee State University 1 +admitted 1
#352 Georgia Southern University 1 +admitted 1
#356 Gardner-Webb University 1 +admitted 1
#361 Clark Atlanta University 1 +admitted 1
#376 Wingate University 1 +admitted 1
#382 University of West Georgia 1 +admitted 1
#382 Palm Beach Atlantic University 1 +admitted 1
#390 Saint Leo University 1 +admitted 1
Valdosta State University 1 +admitted 1
Alabama State University 1 +admitted 1
Brenau University 1 +admitted 1
Barry University 1 +admitted 1
Kennesaw State University 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2018-2019 2016 2013 2012 Total
All schools 14 4 2 0 0
#3 United States Naval Academy 1 +admitted 1
#7 United States Air Force Academy 1 +admitted 1 +admitted 1 3
#21 United States Military Academy 1 +admitted 1 2
#30 Lafayette College 1 +admitted 1
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +admitted 1
#46 Furman University 1 +admitted 1
#59 St. Lawrence University 1 +admitted 1
#59 Wofford College 1 +admitted 1
#63 Virginia Military Institute 1 +admitted 1
#93 Drew University 1 +admitted 1
#112 Hendrix College 1 +admitted 1
#116 Hampden-Sydney College 1 +admitted 1
#121 Hartwick College 1 +admitted 1
#135 Birmingham-Southern College 1 +admitted 1
#139 Presbyterian College 1 +admitted 1
#167 The King's College 1 +admitted 1
Young Harris College 1 +admitted 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2021-2023 2018-2019 2016 2013 2012 Total
All schools 1 0 0 0 0
#28 University of Ontario Institute Technology 1 +admitted 1

Academics

AP

(10)
Biology
World History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
World History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
United States History
Calculus BC
Psychology
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Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
American Football
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
American Football
Lacrosse
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(7)
AIRSOFT TEAM
AVIATION PROGRAM
CIVIL AIR PATROL
JROTC TEAMS
PEER TUTORING VOLUNTEERS
RAIDER TRAINING
AIRSOFT TEAM
AVIATION PROGRAM
CIVIL AIR PATROL
JROTC TEAMS
PEER TUTORING VOLUNTEERS
RAIDER TRAINING
WEIGHT TRAINING
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Arts

(15)
Acting
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Piano
Acting
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Piano
Play Production
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Film
Painting
Sculpture
Video
Audio
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Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 206 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, WeChat
Recommended
4.5
Recommended
Boarding
Chatham Hall United States Flag
4.7

Frequently Ask Questions about Riverside Preparatory Academy

Tell me a bit about Riverside Preparatory Academy.
Riverside Preparatory Academy is All-boys private boarding school located in Georgia, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 290 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.riversidemilitary.com.
Does Riverside Preparatory Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Riverside Preparatory Academy is offering 10 AP courses.

Riverside Preparatory Academy also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Riverside Preparatory Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Cornell University, University of California: Los Angeles, New York University, University of California: San Diego and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for Riverside Preparatory Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Riverside Preparatory Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Riverside Preparatory Academy’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Riverside Preparatory Academy in 2024 is $64,116 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at apply@riversidemilitary.com .
Where is Riverside Preparatory Academy located?
Riverside Preparatory Academy is located in the State of Georgia of USA.
How popular is Riverside Preparatory Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Riverside Preparatory Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Riverside Preparatory Academy has been favorited by 17 users.
How to start with an application with Riverside Preparatory Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Riverside Preparatory Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Riverside Preparatory Academy’s official site: https://www.riversidemilitary.com or call them at 770-538-2183.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Riverside Preparatory Academy?
What is the FindingSchool rating for Riverside Preparatory Academy?
The overall rating for Riverside Preparatory Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Riverside Preparatory Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community

Nearby City

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city steeped in history, playing a key role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta History Center offers insights into the city's past, while the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site honors the iconic leader’s life. In downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, created for the 1996 Olympics, hosts attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. With its mix of history, culture, and modern attractions, Atlanta remains a vibrant hub of southern heritage and progress.

Population (2022) 537,958
Cost of Living Higher than average 2%

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