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#24 of 253 private schools in LA

Top 9% of private schools

River Oaks School

School · Monroe, LA

A private school in Monroe, LA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

Private

600 FINKS HIDEAWAY RD, Monroe, LA 71203

  • 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,253
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+7.0 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment226
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where River Oaks School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High7,628/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Monroe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,822

Median home value

$181,200

Median rent

$987/mo

College educated

31.5%

Homeownership

54.1%

Poverty rate

23.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 71203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.6%
Asian8.4%
Black5.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Pacific Islander0.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ouachita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–122.2 mi654Compare →
Sherrouse SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.2K–123.0 mi187Compare →
Prevailing Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.1privateK–93.3 mi39Compare →

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 Oaks School is listed in Monroe, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About River Oaks School

River Oaks School is a private school in Monroe, LA, serving approximately 226 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #24 of 253 private schools in LA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 71203)
38,770
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
33.7
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 71203; 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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