Average
#149 of 388 private schools in MA
Top 38% of private schools
Riverbend School
Elementary School
39 ELIOT ST, Natick, MA 01760
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
116
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Score
6.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#149 of 388
In Natick
#3 of 4
public schools
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Riverbend School
Elementary School in Natick · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Riverbend School
Riverbend School is a private elementary school in Natick, MA. Riverbend School serves approximately 116 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverbend School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #149 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 6.8 · Average
- MA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 116 students, Riverbend School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, Riverbend School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Riverbend 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 Riverbend School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Natick, MA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Riverbend School (this school) | 6.8 |
| Memorial | 7.4 |
| Lilja Elementary | 6.6 |
| Johnson | 9.4 |
| Wilson Middle | 8.9 |
| Bennett-Hemenway | 8.8 |
| J F Kennedy Middle School | 8.9 |
| Brown | 9.0 |
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 MA.
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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 MA
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
39 ELIOT ST, Natick, MA 01760
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverbend School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores notably higher. Another option is Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Katharine Lee Bates (rated 9.3/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Natick, see our Natick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Natick | 0.5 mi | 7.4 |
| Lilja Elementary Natick | 1.6 mi | 6.6 |
| John D Hardy Wellesley | 2.1 mi | 9.8 |
| TENACRE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Wellesley | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| DANA HALL SCHOOL Wellesley | 1.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Hunnewell Wellesley | 2.0 mi | 9.0 |
| WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick | 1.9 mi | 7.2 |
| Sprague Elementary School Wellesley | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Johnson Natick | 1.8 mi | 9.4 |
| Wellesley Middle Wellesley | 2.5 mi | 9.6 |
| Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley | 2.7 mi | 9.3 |
| Ernest F Upham Wellesley | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Wellesley Sr High Wellesley | 2.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Natick High Natick | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL Dover | 2.8 mi | 7.0 |
| BRANDON SCHOOL & RESIDENTAL TREATMENT Natick | 3.2 mi | 8.2 |
| WALKER SCHOOL Needham | 2.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Chickering Dover | 2.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Wilson Middle Natick | 2.9 mi | 8.9 |
| THE RIVERS SCHOOL Weston | 3.5 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01760 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$134,644
Median Home Value
$740,700
Median Rent
$2,061/mo
Population
36,520
College Educated
69.5%
Homeownership
67.5%
Avg Commute
31.5 min
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Median Age
42.6
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|---|---|
| ABUNDANT LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Wilmington, MA | 6.8 |
| Conway Grammar Conway, MA | 6.8 |
| STE JEANNE D'ARC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lowell, MA | 6.8 |
| ATRIUM SCHOOL Watertown, MA | 6.7 |
| MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Burlington, MA | 6.7 |
| Whately Elementary Whately, MA | 6.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riverbend School
What grades does Riverbend School serve?
Riverbend School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Riverbend School?
Riverbend School has an enrollment of approximately 116 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Riverbend School rank in MA?
Riverbend School ranks #149 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Riverbend School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbend School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Riverbend School a private school?
Yes, Riverbend 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 Riverbend School a religious school?
No, Riverbend School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 116
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (508) 655-7333
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