Riverdale Country School (Top-Ranked 草榴社区 School for 2026)

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Riverdale Country School

5250 Fieldston Road
Bronx, NY 10471

Tel: (718) 549-8810

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Riverdale Country School Photo #1 - Upper School Science blends disciplines like bioethics, chemistry, and physics, among others, preparing students for real world challenges.

Riverdale Country School Photo #2 - Spacious art studios give students room to explore their creativity and experiment with new ideas.

Riverdale Country School Photo #3 - At the Lower School, having two teachers in every class ensures that every student gets personalized support and attention.

Riverdale Country School Photo #4 - Lower School students take PE outside, building teamwork, coordination, and confidence through sports and active play.

Riverdale Country School Photo #5 - The annual Upper School play builds teamwork and creativity through a strong Theater, Dance & Film program.

Riverdale Country School Photo #6 - During Diwali, Lower School students made colorful rangolis with flowers, celebrating our community's varied cultural traditions.

Riverdale Country School Photo #7 - Lower School Slice of Life captures parents' joy in seeing kids learn across academics and co-curriculars.

Riverdale Country School Photo #8 - Middle Schoolers grow confidence and skills through two annual performances: a play and a musical, leading onstage and behind the scenes.

Riverdale Country School Photo #9 - The Lindy 500 is an annual Hill Campus tradition where students race creative, human-powered vehicles they designed and built.

Riverdale Country School Photo #10 - Riverdale's first-ever Arts Fest brought the Hill Campus to life with performances and exhibitions celebrating our student artists' creativity.

Riverdale Country School Photo #11 - Students dog sled across frozen lakes in Minnesota's Boundary Waters during a winter experiential learning program.

Riverdale Country School Photo #12 - Athletes develop confidence, teamwork and athletic skills. Over 80% of Upper School students participate in team sports.

Riverdale Country School Photo #13 - The Lower School Buddy Program pairs students across grades, building mentorship, kindness, and lasting friendships across campus.

Riverdale Country School Photo #14 - In honor of Veterans Day, students, families, and faculty joined community partners and a local artist to paint a mural at a local park.

Riverdale Country School Photo #15 - Upper School students traveled to Taiwan for a journey of culture, history, and nature, from Taipei night markets to Alishan forests and Tainan temples.

Riverdale Country School Photo #16 - College guidance helps students find selective colleges and programs that fit their unique goals.

Riverdale Country School Photo #17 - Fourth graders became agents of change by planting native and disease-resistant trees to support local reforestation efforts.

Riverdale Country School Photo #18 - Summer offerings range from experiential learning courses to research programs covering history and science research, ancient history, and city planning.

Riverdale Country School Photo #19 - As part of their study of systems, 2nd graders explored how a campfire functions, safely observing how its parts work together.

Riverdale Country School Photo #20 - The Lower School music program builds skills and inspires students to become confident musicians and passionate music lovers.

Riverdale Country School Photo #21 - During Middle School Project Week, students expand horizons with behind-the-scenes experiences across diverse fields.

Riverdale Country School Photo #22 - Hill Campus students grow greens in the Freight Farm, a shipping container farm supporting the School's commitment to environmental stewardship.

Riverdale Country School Photo #23 - Each year, seniors host Breakfast with Santa, welcoming children from a family services organization for warmth, mentorship, and fun.

Riverdale is a global leader in Pre-K through Grade 12 education. Founded in 1907, we are dedicated to developing minds, building character, and fostering community- in service of changing the world for the good.

Our approach is often described as high challenge, high support.

We cultivate critical thinking through rigorous academics, scholarly, intimate teaching, open discourse, curiosity, and innovation. Students are inspired by a dynamic curriculum that emphasizes learning by doing-through interdisciplinary study, research, travel, experiential learning, athletics, and a wide range of clubs and activities.

Spanning two campuses, our community is grounded in a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and to the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

We nurture students' sense of agency within an ethical and supportive environment, helping them grow as individuals with the character and confidence to become lifelong learners and compassionate global citizens.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,309 students
Yearly Tuition: $59,412
Application Deadline: Nov. 16
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Riverdale Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New York State Association of Independent Schools (NYSAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1907

Colors

Grey, Maroon

First Day of School

Tue. Sep 8, 2026

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Campus Size

28 acres

Student Body

Total Students

1,309 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 39%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

221 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

List of Courses Offered

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Nov. 16

Yearly Tuition Cost

$59,412

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Tuition Notes

Total Educational Costs for 2025-2026 for Students in PreK-12th Grade: $69,300 At Riverdale, our \"tuition\" includes lunch, books, and all required activities.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$49,336

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Jenna R. King

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

23 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

85 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

AI 4 AllAlchemy

Asian-American Alliance (AAA)Association for Feminist Action (AFFA)

Association to Benefit Children's Club (ABC)Best Buddies

Biology TeamBlack Student Association

Boys Leading BoysBuild-A-Ware

Bundles of JoyChallenged Athletes Foundation Club (CAF)

Change AgentsChess Club

Chinese Cultural ClubCity Meals on Wheels

Classics ClubCreative Writing

Culinary Culture ClubDeaf Culture and Awareness Club (DCA)

DebateEconomics and Finance

Entrepreneurship ClubEthics Bowl

Falcon FundFashion Business Club

Fed ClubFeminist Club

Francophone ClubFriday @ The Movies

Girls Learn InternationalGirls Who Code

Habitat for HumanityHOLA (Hispanic Organization for Latino Awareness)

ImpressionsJewish in New York

Kinetic EngineeringLiterary magazines (various)

Magic: The Gathering LunchMath Team

Medicine ClubMeet Me in the Middle

Mental Health in SportsMock Trial

Model GovernmentModel U.N.

Multiracial and Multicultural studentsOne Love Club

Psychology ClubRCS Students Demand Action

RCSTVRiverdale Community Partners

Riverdale Criminal Justice CoalitionRiverdale Green Team

Riverdale Review school newspaperROAR (Riverdale Organization Assisting Refugees)

RoboticsScience Olympiad

SenecaSocial Impact Storytelling

Sports AnalyticsStudent Council

Student Portfolio Allocation Riverdale Teaching Activity (SPARTA)Student-Faculty Council

Students Pursuing Exploration and Knowledge (SPEAK)Studio (homework help)

The Association for Feminist ActionThe Friendly Fridge Club

The Medicine ClubThe Songwriting Club

The TheoremWomen in Business

Women in SportsYearbook

Youth Fighting HomelessnessZawadi by Youth Microfinance Club

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Arts and Music Programs:

AcoustiKingsCeramics

Dance TeamFilm Activity

Riverdale Flume EnsembleThe Rivertones

ThespiansYarn Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Falcon Club (6th Grade Athletic Program)

School Notes

School Mascot: Felix The Falcon

Riverdale Country School aims to cultivate the unique talents of its students and to nurture their intellectual, creative, physical, moral, emotional, and social development.
Riverdale is a nonprofit, nondenominational institution that is governed by a Board of Trustees.
Riverdale Country School is the largest independent school campus in New York City, with a total of 27.5 acres: the 19.5-acre Middle and Upper School Hill Campus for Grades 6-12, and the 8-acre Lower School River Campus for Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Riverdale Country School cost?

Riverdale Country School's tuition is approximately $59,412 for private students.

What schools are Riverdale Country School often compared to?

Riverdale Country School is often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann School Lower Division by visitors of our site.

What sports does Riverdale Country School offer?

Riverdale Country School offers 23 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Climbing, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Winter Track. Riverdale Country School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in New York for most sports offered.

What is Riverdale Country School's ranking?

Riverdale Country School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for: Largest student body, Most sports offered, Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Riverdale Country School?

The application deadline for Riverdale Country School is Nov. 16.

In what neighborhood is Riverdale Country School located?

Riverdale Country School is located in the Fieldston neighborhood of Bronx, NY. There are 3 other private schools located in Fieldston.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked NY School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 1,309 students
Yearly Tuition: $59,412
Application Deadline: Nov. 16
Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Bronx, NY is $20,733 for elementary schools and $24,829 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Bronx, NY is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).