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Riverside Academy

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12

Reserve, LA

332 Railroad Ave, Reserve, LA 70084

Overall grade: B-

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Reserve since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

Riverside Academy is an independent private school in Reserve, Louisiana, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 478 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school reports that about 65% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 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
478
Teachers
33 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
14.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 218 girls, 260 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 65% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 82% of independent schools in Louisiana.
    • Compared with 22 independent schools in Louisiana.

    Students by survey year

    718’11–12664’13–14643’15–16556’17–18464’19–20456’21–22478’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K75
    K17
    132
    225
    329
    437
    522
    644
    745
    854
    954
    1040
    1141
    1238

    Student body

    White69%
    Black23%
    Two or more races4%
    Hispanic or Latino4%

    Help paying tuition in Louisiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Riverside Academy 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?

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    Questions about Riverside Academy

    What grades does Riverside Academy serve?

    Riverside Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend Riverside Academy?

    About 478 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Riverside Academy?

    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.

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