Overview

The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school currently for students in grades 6 through 12. Rivers challenges students to attain their highest levels of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics. We set high standards and expect students to participate actively in their learning. We cultivate a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that encourages student performance, including demonstration of logical thought, informed and articulate voice, creative vision, and strong character. Rivers is dedicated to preparing its students for leadership in a world that needs their talents, imagination, intellect, and compassion.
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Official information of The Rivers School in 2024 | FindingSchool

C Day
C Matriculation
B- Academics
B+ Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B- Reviews
C Int. student mgmt

Day S. Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $47,390
# of Students: 518
Teacher:Student: 1:6%
AP Courses: 18
SAT: 1940/2400
IB: No
#389

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1
#2 Columbia University 1
#2 Harvard College 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2
#5 Yale University 2
LAC #1 Williams College 6
#6 Stanford University 1
#6 University of Chicago 2
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1
#9 Duke University 2
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1
#9 Northwestern University 6
LAC #2 Amherst College 2
#13 Dartmouth College 6
#14 Brown University 6
#14 Vanderbilt University 2
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 6
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 2
#17 Cornell University 2
#19 University of Notre Dame 2
#21 Emory University 1
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1
#23 Georgetown University 6
#23 University of Michigan 6
#25 University of Virginia 2
#27 University of Southern California 2
#28 New York University 6
#28 Tufts University 6
#28 Wake Forest University 6
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 2
#34 University of Rochester 1
#36 Boston College 6
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1
#42 Boston University 6
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#42 Tulane University 6
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2
LAC #9 Carleton College 1
LAC #9 Middlebury College 2
#49 Lehigh University 2
#49 Northeastern University 6
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Villanova University 6
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#55 Santa Clara University 2
#55 University of Miami 6
#59 Syracuse University 6
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1
#63 George Washington University 2
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
LAC #13 Davidson College 1
LAC #13 Hamilton College 2
#68 Fordham University 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 Southern Methodist University 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2
#75 Clemson University 2
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1
#83 Elon University 2
LAC #17 Barnard College 1
LAC #17 Colby College 6
LAC #17 Colgate University 6
LAC #17 Smith College 1
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 2
#99 University of Utah 1
#103 Clark University 2
#103 University of Arizona 1
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2
LAC #22 University of Richmond 2
LAC #22 Vassar College 1
#117 University of Vermont 2
#122 Chapman University 1
LAC #25 Bates College 2
LAC #26 Colorado College 2
LAC #27 Macalester College 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
LAC #30 Kenyon College 2
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 6
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1
LAC #38 Lafayette College 2
LAC #38 Skidmore College 2
LAC #42 Occidental College 2
LAC #45 Union College 2
LAC #46 Furman University 1
LAC #46 Trinity College 6
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1
Babson College 2
Berklee College of Music 1
Bryant University 2
College of Wooster 1
Colorado Mesa University 1
Endicott College 2
Fairfield University 1
Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2
Ithaca College 1
Lynn University 1
Pace University 1
Providence College 2
Sacred Heart University 1
Stonehill College 2
University of Massachusetts Lowell 1
University of St. Andrews 1
Virginia Union University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 18)
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(Total 14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 19)
A Cappella
Active Minds Club
Animation Club
Art Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Coffee House Drama Productions
ECO Club
Entrepreneurship Club
E-Sports Club
A Cappella
Active Minds Club
Animation Club
Art Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Coffee House Drama Productions
ECO Club
Entrepreneurship Club
E-Sports Club
Investment Club
Fan Zone Fishing Club
French Club
Latin Club
Math Club
Middle School Peer Tutors
Outdoors Club
Spanish Club Student Tutors
Venture Capital Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1915
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15

Brief Reviews

(Total 1)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

Q&A

(Total 5)
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Rivers School

Tell me a bit about The Rivers School.
The Rivers School is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1915 , and currently has about 518 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.rivers.org/page.
Does The Rivers School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Rivers School is offering 18 AP courses.

Where do The Rivers School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University.
What is the application requirement for The Rivers School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Rivers School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Rivers School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Rivers School in 2024 is $47,390, 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 k.senior@rivers.org .
Where is The Rivers School located?
The Rivers School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Rivers School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Rivers School is among the most popular schools, within top 441 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Rivers School has been favorited by 23 users.
How to start with an application with The Rivers School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Rivers School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Rivers School’s official site: http://www.rivers.org/page or call them at 781-235-9300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Rivers School?
Yes, here are few: Brandon Residential Treatment, Walnut Hill School for the Arts and Dana Hall School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Rivers School?
The overall rating for The Rivers School is C.

The section ratings of The Rivers School are:
C for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews
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