Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Riverside School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 435 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riverside School's student population of 435 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
435 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside School ranks within the top 1% of all 942 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2 out of 942 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
n/a
12%
White
72%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (99-00)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School's ranking?
Riverside School is ranked #2 out of 942 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Connecticut.
What schools are Riverside School often compared to?
Riverside Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Mianus School, International School At Dundee, Old Greenwich School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
87% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CT state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Riverside School?
435 students attend Riverside School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverside School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside School?
Riverside School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside School offer ?
Riverside School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside School part of?
Riverside School is part of Greenwich School District.
School Reviews
4 3/16/2022
This is a great school however there are so not-so-great teachers as well.
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