River School
PrivateElementaryGrades PK–5Special education
4880 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington, DC 20007 · (202) 337-3554
Washington’s School Grade A− better than 76% of District of Columbia school districts
Students
244
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about River School
- Small classes: 10 students per teacher
- Private school: it doesn’t take District of Columbia’s state tests
Location
Directions ↗4880 Macarthur Blvd NW, Washington
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K110
Kindergarten22
Grade 128
Grade 230
Grade 322
Grade 416
Grade 516
Who goes here
White 63%Asian 13%Black 9%Two or more races 8%Hispanic 7%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about River School from Washington families.
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2023–2024 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.