River School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–5
Washington, DC
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest special education school in Washington
- Growing: enrollment up 60% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 5 students per teacher
- Serving families in Washington since at least 2011
River School is a special education school in Washington, District of Columbia, for students from pre-K through 5th grade. It has about 134 students and around 5 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 60% since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 171 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 134
- Teachers
- 24.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 82 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 171 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of special education schools nationwide.
- Compared with 231 special education schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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?
Questions about River School
What grades does River School serve?
River School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend River School?
About 134 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at River School?
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