ChooseAPrivateSchool.com Español

River Oaks School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Monroe, LA

600 Finks Hideaway Rd, Monroe, LA 71203

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • A+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Louisiana
  • 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Serving families in Monroe since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

In Monroe, Louisiana, River Oaks School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 217 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Louisiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 days a year. Louisiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
217
Teachers
43 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 116 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

Reviews

Be the first to share what you love about River Oaks School.

    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 91% of independent schools in Louisiana (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 55% of independent schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 22 independent schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    321’11–12317’13–14268’15–16273’17–18263’19–20226’21–22217’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K20
    K17
    123
    211
    314
    415
    59
    619
    723
    815
    914
    1024
    119
    1224

    Student body

    White86%
    Black7%
    Asian4%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask River Oaks School whether it takes part.

    More about Louisiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

    More questions to ask →

    Questions about River Oaks School

    What grades does River Oaks School serve?

    River Oaks School serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend River Oaks School?

    About 217 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at River Oaks School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Louisiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

    Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us

    Other private schools nearby

    Ouachita Christian School

    Church of Christ school · Grades Pre-K–12

    98% of graduates go to four-year colleges

    Monroe, LA2.2 mi

    B+Overall grade719 students10 students per teacher

    St. Frederick High School

    Diocesan school · Grades 7–12

    Smaller classes than 85% of Catholic schools in Louisiana

    Monroe, LA2.5 mi

    A+Overall grade289 students10 students per teacher

    Our Lady of Fatima School

    Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

    Growing: enrollment up 203% since 2011–12

    Monroe, LA3.2 mi

    B+Overall grade203 students12 students per teacher

    Questech Learning

    Independent school · Grades 2–12

    Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools in Louisiana

    Monroe, LA3.3 mi

    A+Overall grade95 students7 students per teacher

    Jesus the Good Shepherd School

    Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

    Smaller classes than 94% of Catholic schools in Louisiana

    Monroe, LA3.4 mi

    A+Overall grade234 students8 students per teacher

    Prevailing Faith Christian Academy

    Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–9

    Smaller classes than 87% of Christian schools in Louisiana

    Monroe, LA4.6 mi

    AOverall grade54 students6 students per teacher