Overview

Riverdale is a Pre-K through Grade 12 independent school on two "green" campuses in New York City that provides a rigorous academic program for its students as well as an intentional educational focus on personal development in all divisions. The school has many traditions that have developed in its 100+ year history, but, at the same time, is a leader in developing educational practices that are relevant to schools in the United States and across the globe. Riverdale provides a comprehensive education that challenges our students, helps them develop meaning and purpose in their lives and, as our mission states "developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good". Riverdale is more than just a school, it is an experience.
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Official information of Riverdale Country School in 2024 | FindingSchool

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

Day S. Grades: Prek-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Tuition: $52,575
# of Students: 1,220
Teacher:Student: 1:5
International Student: 2%
AP Courses: 0
Endowment: $6,885/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 80%
SAT: 1420/1600
#4

US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#2 Columbia University 27
#2 Harvard College 22
#5 Yale University 14
LAC #1 Williams College 6
#6 Stanford University 15
#6 University of Chicago 26
#8 University of Pennsylvania 53
#9 California Institute of Technology 1
#9 Duke University 19
#9 Johns Hopkins University 4
#9 Northwestern University 22
LAC #2 Amherst College 7
#13 Dartmouth College 18
#14 Brown University 30
#14 Vanderbilt University 15
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 15
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 4
#17 Cornell University 59
#19 University of Notre Dame 3
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 3
LAC #4 Pomona College 4
#21 Emory University 22
#23 Georgetown University 19
#23 University of Michigan 29
#25 University of Virginia 3
LAC #5 Wellesley College 3
#27 University of Southern California 9
#28 New York University 22
#28 Tufts University 18
#28 Wake Forest University 6
#36 Boston College 9
#38 University of Texas at Austin 5
#42 Boston University 5
#42 Brandeis University 3
#42 Tulane University 1
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 7
LAC #9 Middlebury College 14
#49 Lehigh University 6
#55 University of Miami 3
LAC #13 Hamilton College 12
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 3
LAC #17 Barnard College 7
LAC #17 Colgate University 15
LAC #17 Smith College 3
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 18
#117 University of Vermont 3
LAC #30 Kenyon College 11
LAC #35 Pitzer College 3
LAC #38 Bucknell University 7
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Sports

(Total 15)
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Baseball
Basketball
Crew
Cross Country
Fencing
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Squash
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
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Arts

(Total 19)
Acting
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Playwriting
Theater
Vocal
Wind Symphony
Acting
Band
Dance
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Playwriting
Theater
Vocal
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Film
Graphic Design
Painting
Photography
Sculpture
Art
Design Lab
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 18)
Animal Welfare Club
Book Club
Classics Club
Film Club
Global Studies Club
Happy Little Painting Club
HEADstrong Club
Investment Club
Outdoor Club
RCS Marine Conservation Club
Animal Welfare Club
Book Club
Classics Club
Film Club
Global Studies Club
Happy Little Painting Club
HEADstrong Club
Investment Club
Outdoor Club
RCS Marine Conservation Club
Riverdale American Red Cross Club
Riverdale Intellectual Disabilities Club
Robin Hood: In our Club
S.E.W. Club
Spanish Literary Club
Sports Analytics Club
Sustainability Club
The Entrepreneurship Club
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Basic Info

Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 27.5 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 11/15
Interview: On Campus
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
School Code:
SSAT: 6052
ISEE: 333920

TOEFL

SSAT

Brief Reviews

(Total 14)
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 13)
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Frequently Ask Questions about Riverdale Country School

01.
Tell me a bit about Riverdale Country School.
Riverdale Country School is Co-ed private day school located in New York, US. It was founded 1907, and currently has about 1220 students, 2.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.riverdale.edu.
02.
Does Riverdale Country School have rigorous academic requirements?
Riverdale Country School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Riverdale Country School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2016-2021, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Yale University and Williams College.
04.
What is the application requirement for Riverdale Country School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Riverdale Country School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Riverdale Country School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Riverdale Country School in 2024 is $52,575, 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 jrking@riverdale.edu .
06.
Where is Riverdale Country School located?
Riverdale Country School is located in the State of New York of USA.
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How popular is Riverdale Country School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Riverdale Country School is among the most popular schools, within top 197 for all US schools.

Also Riverdale Country School has been favorited by 109 users.
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How to start with an application with Riverdale Country School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Riverdale Country School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Riverdale Country School’s official site: http://www.riverdale.edu or call them at 718-549-8810.
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What is the FindingSchool rating for Riverdale Country School?
The overall rating for Riverdale Country School is A+.

The section ratings of Riverdale Country School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
A for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews
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