Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Dinwiddie, VA
12318A Boydton Plank Rd, Dinwiddie, VA 23841
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 70% since 2017–18
- Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
In Dinwiddie, Virginia, Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 63 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 70% since 2017–18. The school day runs about 6.5 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 1–12
- Students
- 63
- Teachers
- 8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 10 girls, 53 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Larger than 67% of special education schools in Virginia.
- Compared with 58 special education schools in Virginia.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
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 - Greater Petersburg 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 - Greater Petersburg
What grades does Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg serve?
Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg?
About 63 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Rivermont School - Greater Petersburg?
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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