Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Covington, VA
331 W Main St, Covington, VA 24426
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
In Covington, Virginia, Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. About 34 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2019–20. The school supports homeschooling families. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 6 girls, 28 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 0% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of independent schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 42 independent schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Help paying tuition in Virginia
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands whether it takes part.
- Education Improvement Scholarships Tax Credit · Tax-credit scholarship
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 Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands
What grades does Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands serve?
Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands?
About 34 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rivermont School - Alleghany Highlands?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Virginia has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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