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The River Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12

Wenatchee, WA

650 Crawford Ave # B, Wenatchee, WA 98801

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

  • The largest Christian school in Wenatchee
  • Growing: enrollment up 70% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Wenatchee since at least 2011
  • One school from pre-K through 12th grade

The River Academy is a Christian private school in Wenatchee, Washington, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 286 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 70% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 75% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 164 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–12
Students
286
Teachers
23 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 128 girls, 158 boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
164 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 75% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 75% of Christian schools in Washington.
    • Compared with 81 Christian schools in Washington.

    Students by survey year

    168’11–12200’13–14194’15–16204’17–18243’19–20271’21–22286’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K22
    K31
    131
    231
    321
    417
    525
    623
    723
    821
    920
    1014
    1119
    1210

    Student body

    White80%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino7%
    Asian2%

    Member of

    • Association of Classical Christian Schools

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    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
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    Questions about The River Academy

    What grades does The River Academy serve?

    The River Academy serves grades Pre-K–12.

    How many students attend The River Academy?

    About 286 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The River Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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