Very Good
#12 of 54 private schools in VT
Top 20% of private schools
The Riverside School
Elementary School · Lyndonville, VT
A private elementary school in Lyndonville, VT serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
30 LILY POND RD, Lyndonville, VT 05851
- 5.2:1 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 VT.
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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 VT
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Riverside 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,598/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lyndonville), 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
$63,586
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
29.6%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05851; 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)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thaddeus Stevens SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 1.9 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Lyndon Town SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 451 | Compare → |
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.
The Riverside School is listed in Lyndonville, VT; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Riverside School
The Riverside School is a private elementary school in Lyndonville, VT, serving approximately 102 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 54 private schools in VT.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Riverside School
What grades does The Riverside School serve?
The Riverside School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend The Riverside School?
The Riverside School has an enrollment of approximately 102 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Riverside School is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Riverside School rank in VT?
The Riverside School ranks #12 of 54 private schools in VT.
What is The Riverside School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Riverside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Riverside School a private school?
Yes, The 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 The Riverside School a religious school?
No, The Riverside School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 102
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Caledonia County
- Phone
- (802) 626-8552
- Area population (ZIP 05851)
- 5,972
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 05851; 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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