Below Average
#336 of 381 private schools in WA
The River Academy
School · Wenatchee, WA
A private school in Wenatchee, WA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
650 CRAWFORD AVE # B, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- 14.6:1 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 WA.
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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 WA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The River 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wenatchee), 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
$74,768
Median home value
$429,700
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98801; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County Juvenile Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
| Eastmont PreschoolsEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 2.0 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Cascade Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The River Academy is listed in Wenatchee, WA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The River Academy
The River Academy is a private school in Wenatchee, WA, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #336 of 381 private schools in WA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The River Academy
What grades does The River Academy serve?
The River Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The River Academy?
The River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The River Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The River Academy rank in WA?
The River Academy ranks #336 of 381 private schools in WA.
What is The River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The River Academy a private school?
Yes, The River Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination 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 River Academy a religious school?
The River Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 168 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chelan County
- Phone
- (509) 665-2415
- Area population (ZIP 98801)
- 44,422
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- 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 98801; 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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