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River Region Academy

Independent school · Grades K–12

Montgomery, AL

4240 Lomac St, Montgomery, AL 36106

Overall grade: B+

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

  • AClass size
  • BCollege-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The largest independent school in Montgomery
  • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Alabama

River Region Academy is an independent private school in Montgomery, Alabama, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 80 students and around 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Alabama. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 4.5 hours a day, 154 days a year. Alabama has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–12
Students
80
Teachers
11 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
7.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 33 girls, 47 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 4.5 hours
School year
154 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in Alabama (7 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 68% of independent schools in Alabama.
    • Compared with 28 independent schools in Alabama.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded8
    K2
    11
    23
    34
    44
    53
    69
    72
    86
    97
    1010
    118
    1213

    Student body

    Black73%
    White26%
    Hispanic or Latino1%

    Help paying tuition in Alabama

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

    More about Alabama'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?

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    Questions about River Region Academy

    What grades does River Region Academy serve?

    River Region Academy serves grades K–12.

    How many students attend River Region Academy?

    About 80 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at River Region Academy?

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

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