Excellent
#24 of 253 private schools in LA
Top 9% of private schools
River Oaks School
School
600 FINKS HIDEAWAY RD, Monroe, LA 71203
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
5.9:1
Score
8.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Louisiana private schools
#24 of 253
In Monroe
#2 of 8
public schools
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River Oaks School
School in Monroe · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About River Oaks School
River Oaks School is a private school in Monroe, LA. River Oaks School serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. River Oaks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 253 private schools in LA.
- This school 8.0 · Excellent
- LA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.9:1 students to teachers, River Oaks School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
River Oaks School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow River Oaks School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Monroe, LA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| River Oaks School (this school) | 8.0 |
| Jack Hayes Elementary School | 3.8 |
| Cypress Point Elementary School | 5.0 |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Lakeshore School | 3.6 |
| Sherrouse School | 4.2 |
| Ouachita Junior High School | 6.4 |
| Lexington Elementary School | 8.8 |
| Carroll Junior High School | 6.1 |
| Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary | 3.4 |
| Carroll High School | 4.5 |
| Neville Junior High School | 9.0 |
| New Vision Learning Academy | 3.2 |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School | 3.9 |
| Swartz Lower Elementary School | 5.5 |
| East Ouachita Middle School | 5.6 |
| J.S. Clark Magnet Elementary School | 8.0 |
| Neville High School | 6.7 |
| Carver Elementary School | 4.4 |
| Wossman High School | 6.6 |
| Sterlington High School | 7.7 |
Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Monroe
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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 LA.
Data Unavailable
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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 LA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
600 FINKS HIDEAWAY RD, Monroe, LA 71203
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering River Oaks School may also want to explore other schools in the area. PREVAILING FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.1/10, 3.3 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is OUACHITA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 5.4/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Sherrouse School (rated 4.2/10, 3.0 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Monroe, see our Monroe schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Jack Hayes Elementary School Monroe | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| OUACHITA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Monroe | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Cypress Point Elementary School Monroe | 2.3 mi | 5.0 |
| ST FREDERICK HIGH SCHOOL Monroe | 2.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Lakeshore School Monroe | 2.6 mi | 3.6 |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School Monroe | 2.6 mi | 8.4 |
| Sherrouse School Monroe | 3.0 mi | 4.2 |
| Ouachita Junior High School Monroe | 3.2 mi | 6.4 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Monroe | 3.2 mi | 6.5 |
| PREVAILING FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Monroe | 3.3 mi | 6.1 |
| QUESTECH LEARNING Monroe | 3.3 mi | 8.1 |
| Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary Monroe | 3.8 mi | 3.4 |
| Carroll Junior High School Monroe | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Carroll High School Monroe | 3.8 mi | 4.5 |
| JESUS THE GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL Monroe | 3.4 mi | 7.0 |
| New Vision Learning Academy Monroe | 4.0 mi | 3.2 |
| Lexington Elementary School Monroe | 3.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Neville Junior High School Monroe | 4.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Swartz Upper Elementary School Monroe | 4.0 mi | 3.9 |
| East Ouachita Middle School Monroe | 4.1 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71203 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,822
Median Home Value
$181,200
Median Rent
$987/mo
Population
38,770
College Educated
31.5%
Homeownership
54.1%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
23.3%
Median Age
33.7
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| BISHOP NOLAND EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL Lake Charles, LA | 8.1 |
| Reeves High School Reeves, LA | 8.1 |
| ST MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL New Orleans, LA | 7.9 |
| LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Slidell, LA | 7.8 |
| Phoenix High School Braithwaite, LA | 7.7 |
| RIDGEWOOD PREPARATORY SCHOOL Metairie, LA | 8.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about River Oaks School
What grades does River Oaks School serve?
River Oaks School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend River Oaks School?
River Oaks School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oaks School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oaks School is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does River Oaks School rank in LA?
River Oaks School ranks #24 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is River Oaks School's MySchoolScout rating?
River Oaks School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is River Oaks School a private school?
Yes, River Oaks 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 Oaks School a religious school?
No, River Oaks School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Gender Split
- 27% M / 73% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ouachita Parish
- Phone
- (318) 343-4185
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