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Grade 4 24-25
THE RIVER SCHOOL

Where Small Steps Become Giant Leaps

Discover the magic of The River School, a private school for preschool-grade 5 in Washington D.C.
 
We believe that first steps matter and we’ll help your child develop a love of learning in their early years that lasts a lifetime.

Our Programs

What Makes River Special?

In a community grounded in empathy, engagement and support, our students learn to work and play collaboratively, as they build strong academic skills, confidence and independence.

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Unique Co-Teaching Model

Our effective co-teaching model pairs master's level educators with speech-language pathologists, fostering strong language, literacy and social-emotional skills.

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Nurturing, Inclusive Community

Our 5:1 student-teacher ratio allows for personalized education, tailored to meet each child's needs, fostering academic achievement, resilience and empathy.

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Multi-Curricular Approach

We draw from the best current research in education, including River's own studies. Children thrive in a deliberately low-tech environment of experiential, collaborative learning.

“The River School is an incredible place that has been life-changing for our family. It's an inclusive, diverse, welcoming, empathetic and loving environment for our sons. Every teaching team has provided unique insights into our sons' learning styles and supported their very different personalities and learning styles.”

Jenny Riegel
Current Parent

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