The Rivers School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Weston, MA
333 Winter St, Weston, MA 02493
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Weston
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
- Serving families in Weston since at least 2011
The Rivers School is an independent private school in Weston, Massachusetts, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 525 students and around 6 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 12% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 525
- Teachers
- 87.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 260 girls, 265 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent schools in Massachusetts.
- Compared with 39 independent schools in Massachusetts.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 The Rivers School
What grades does The Rivers School serve?
The Rivers School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Rivers School?
About 525 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Rivers School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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