Very Good
#13 of 45 private schools in DC
Top 27% of private schools
River School
Elementary School · Washington, DC
A private elementary school in Washington, DC serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
4880 MACARTHUR BLVD NW, Washington, DC 20007
- 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in DC.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in DC
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where River School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$142,783
Median home value
$1,202,900
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
86.9%
Homeownership
57.4%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20007; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Victory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| St Patrick's Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| Key ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| St Patricks Episcopal Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 457 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River School is listed in Washington, DC; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About River School
River School is a private elementary school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 85 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 4.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 45 private schools in DC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River School
What grades does River School serve?
River School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend River School?
River School has an enrollment of approximately 85 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River School?
The student-teacher ratio at River School is 4.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River School rank in DC?
River School ranks #13 of 45 private schools in DC.
What is River School's MySchoolScout rating?
River School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River School a private school?
Yes, River School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is River School a religious school?
No, River School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 85
- Gender Split
- 76% M / 24% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 171 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Phone
- (202) 337-3554
- Area population (ZIP 20007)
- 23,696
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20007; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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