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Riverside School
High School
255 HIGHLAND AVE, Needham, MA 02494
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
2:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
4
Student-Teacher
2:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Riverside School
High School in Needham · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Riverside School
Riverside School is a private high school in Needham, MA. Riverside School serves approximately 4 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 2:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 4 students, Riverside 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 2:1 students to teachers, Riverside School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Riverside 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 Riverside School compares to the 8 public schools in Needham, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Needham
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Riverside School (this school) | — |
| John Eliot | 9.3 |
| William Mitchell | 9.1 |
| Needham High | 8.7 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary | 7.8 |
| Broadmeadow | 8.5 |
| Pollard Middle | 8.7 |
| Newman Elementary | 9.6 |
| High Rock School | 8.9 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2:1
- Address
- 255 HIGHLAND AVE, Needham, MA 02494
- Phone
- (508) 422-9250
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in MA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
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
255 HIGHLAND AVE, Needham, MA 02494
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverside School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Needham High (rated 8.7/10, 1.3 miles away). Additionally, FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON (rated 5.3/10, 0.4 miles away, in nearby Newton). For more schools in Needham, see our Needham schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HAPPY CHILD PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER Newton | 0.3 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton | 0.4 mi | 5.3 |
| William Mitchell Needham | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| John Eliot Needham | 0.9 mi | 9.3 |
| Needham High Needham | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Countryside Newton Highlands | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| A E Angier Waban | 1.6 mi | 9.8 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Needham | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Zervas Waban | 1.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Joseph E Fiske Wellesley | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| Pollard Middle Needham | 1.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Broadmeadow Needham | 1.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley | 1.5 mi | 6.8 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL Newton | 1.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Oak Hill Middle Newton Centre | 1.6 mi | 8.6 |
| Charles E Brown Middle Newton Centre | 1.7 mi | 9.4 |
| WELLAN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Newton | 2.2 mi | 8.1 |
| Schofield Wellesley | 2.0 mi | 8.2 |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTEE DAY SCHOOL Newton | 1.9 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02494 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$173,750
Median Home Value
$1,052,400
Median Rent
$2,452/mo
Population
10,578
College Educated
74.6%
Homeownership
72.7%
Avg Commute
27.5 min
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Median Age
43.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| PEPPERELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pepperell, MA | — |
| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Milford, MA | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riverside School
What grades does Riverside School serve?
Riverside School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has an enrollment of approximately 4 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Riverside School a private school?
Yes, Riverside 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 Riverside School a religious school?
No, Riverside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 4
- Gender Split
- 75% M / 25% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 226 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (508) 422-9250
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