THE RIVER SCHOOL
Established in 2000 by Nancy Mellon, The River School is a private co-educational day school based in Washington, D.C.
CONTACT
The River School
4880 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone: +1 (202) 337-3554
Website: https://riverschool.net/
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Nancy Mellon
GRADES
PK-5
BOARDING
No
CATEGORY
Co-Educational
THE RIVER SCHOOL“A classroom where difference is the norm advances social-emotional learning and promotes an ethos of caring, engagement, and support that extends beyond the classroom.”
— Nancy Mellon, Head of School
THE RIVER SCHOOLFast Facts
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STUDENT FACULTY RATIO
5:1
ESTABLISHED
2000
TOTAL STUDENT BODY
228
THE RIVER SCHOOLFrequently Asked Questions
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GO TO THE RIVER SCHOOL?
Annual tuition for the Upper Elemenatary School at The River School is $46,865.
WHO ARE THE MOST NOTABLE ALUMNI FROM THE RIVER SCHOOL?
The River School has an impressive roster of notable alumni, including:
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR THE RIVER SCHOOL?
The application deadline for the 2025-2026 school year for The River School is January 3, 2025.
DOES THE RIVER SCHOOL OFFER FINANCIAL AID?
Yes.
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