The Riverside School (2026-27 Profile)

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The Riverside School

30 Lily Pond Road Lyndonville, VT 05851

Tel: (802) 626-8552

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 108 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,800
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

The Riverside School Photo #1 - Our Head of School and math teacher, Dr. Laurie Boswell, considers angle measurements with a 7th grader.

The Riverside School Photo #2 - Our K-1st grade class worked together to carve pumpkins in October and did counting and baking activities with the seeds.

The Riverside School Photo #3 - K-8th graders enjoy hula hooping together during break, lunch, and after school.

The Riverside School Photo #4 - Two students explore a brook together during our annual, all-school Fall Field Trip.

The Riverside School Photo #5 - Our science teacher helps a 6th grader launch the rocket he made at the end of a unit in class.

The Riverside School Photo #6 - Our 4-5th grade teacher works closely with a student on her problem solving strategies in math class.

The Riverside School Photo #7 - Students work with a parent volunteer to prepare a meal for the rest of the community during our annual, all-school Fall Field Trip.

The Riverside School Photo #8 - The student body celebrates our new solar panels, installed in honor of Riverside's 30th anniversary to support 30% of our electrical use.

The Riverside School Photo #9 - Salesmen on the train sing the opening number of The Music Man, our all school play production in 2011, when 2nd-8th grade students worked together on rehearsals, set and prop construction, constume design, choreography, publicity, and lighting.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 108 students
Yearly Tuition: $13,800
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 1 / rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	The Riverside School
Pre-K	15
Kind	11
1	9
2	9
3	7
4	12
5	6
6	10
7	17
8	12

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Year Founded

1981

Student Body

Total Students

108 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

10%

State avg.: 12%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Mar. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$13,800

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Tuition Notes

2013-14 tuition for grades K-5 is $12,000; for grades 6-8 is $13,800. Financial aid is available and we are an approved independent school for choice towns.

Admissions Director

Krystsal Ingalls

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

Alpine SkiingFigure Skating

SnowboardingSoccer

Swimming

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubLatin Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cross Country Ski Club

School Notes

The Riverside School is dedicated to the ideal that children be involved, enthusiastic participants in their education.
We nurture and encourage curiosity, creativity, and individuality, and we instill in students an appreciation for hard work.
We believe that children can learn to be strong, effective leaders, and we are committed to developing in our students the skills necessary to take on leadership roles.
We believe that students must be aware of and be active in the broader world around them in order to become ethical and compassionate members of society.
Support for our students' growth as learners, leaders, and citizens must come from every element of the Riverside community, both in and out of the classroom; therefore, we value and rely on the deep involvement of parents, faculty, staff, and administration in the development of our students.

Strong academic program includes Latin (grades 6-8), Spanish (grades K-8), and Algebra I (grade 8)
Curriculum aligned with Vermont Framework of Standards
Outstanding NECAP results (state testing)
Four years in a row (2006-2009) an alumnus has been valedictorian at St. Johnsbury Academy or Lyndon Institute
Student leadership development
Local and global community service
All-school overnight field trips, musical productions, and curricula celebrations
Active parent involvement and support

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does The Riverside School cost?

The Riverside School's tuition is approximately $13,800 for private students.

What schools are The Riverside School often compared to?

The Riverside School is often viewed alongside schools like Thaddeus Stevens School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Riverside School offer?

The Riverside School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Alpine Skiing, Figure Skating, Snowboarding, Soccer and Swimming.

When is the application deadline for The Riverside School?

The application deadline for The Riverside School is Mar. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Mar. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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