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#152 of 253 private schools in LA
Riverside Academy
School · Reserve, LA
A private school in Reserve, LA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
332 RAILROAD AVE, Reserve, LA 70084
- Math 10% vs LA 36% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs LA 44% (2025)
- 15.4:1 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 LA.
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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
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
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Where Riverside Academy 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: High1,567/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,736
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$1,158/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70084; 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)
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Riverside Academy is listed in Reserve, LA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Riverside Academy
Riverside Academy is a private school in Reserve, LA, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 253 private schools in LA. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Academy
What grades does Riverside Academy serve?
Riverside Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Academy?
Riverside Academy has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Academy is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Riverside Academy rank in LA?
Riverside Academy ranks #152 of 253 private schools in LA.
What is Riverside Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverside Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Academy has 10% math proficiency (2025 LEAP) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 LEAP).
Is Riverside Academy a private school?
Yes, Riverside Academy 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 Riverside Academy a religious school?
No, Riverside Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. John the Baptist Parish
- Phone
- (985) 536-4246
- Area population (ZIP 70084)
- 5,273
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.3
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 70084; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 LEAP; directory SY 2021–22
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