Welcome

Redefining what a private school can be.

Where academic excellence meets extraordinary ambition.

Flexible Schedules

Our 3-day week allows students to pursue their passions while excelling academically — without sacrificing either.

Personalized Learning

Small class sizes and tailored academic support mean every student is known, guided, and challenged.

College Ready

Students graduate with confidence, time-management skills, and the academic foundation for college success.

Who We Are
Redefining What a Private School Can Be

Rivers Academy is an accredited private school for students in grades 5–12. We provide a rigorous college preparatory curriculum in a three-day school week. With small class sizes and expert faculty, we create a dynamic learning environment where every student is known, supported, and inspired to achieve.

Our Mission
Flexible by Design. Rigorous by Intention.

Rivers Academy exists to provide a flexible, supportive, and academically rigorous environment where students thrive, build confidence, and develop essential real-world skills.

Rivers Academy in Numbers
15to 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Small classes
42
Senior Class
This year
The Rivers Difference

Everything a Top School Should Be,
Nothing You Don't Need

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3-Day Academic Week

Classes run Tuesday through Thursday, 7:55 AM–12:30 PM — structured freedom built into every single week by design.

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Personalized Instruction

15:1 student-to-teacher ratio means teachers know every student deeply — their goals, strengths, and what drives them.

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College-Ready Graduates

Honors-level and AP coursework, plus expert advisement through every step of college selection and application.

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Travel-Friendly Plans

Personalized academic travel plans ensure students competing nationally never fall behind on their coursework.

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Nationally Accredited

GAC accredited since 2008. Cognia accredited since 2015. Standards that families, students, and colleges trust.

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A True Community

Small enough everyone knows your name. Big enough for AP courses, National Honor Society, and a thriving alumni network.

What Our Students Say
In Their Own Words
"Rivers gives the flexibility that allows me to pursue my dream of playing soccer while ensuring my education level stays at a high standard."
"The condensed schedule allows me to participate in the things that I am passionate about. I enjoy being around people who are also strongly passionate about what they do."
"Rivers has given him the gift of loving learning again. He is motivated in his schoolwork and happy."
Ready to take the next step?
See If Rivers Academy Is Right for Your Student

Our admissions team is happy to answer questions, schedule a visit, or walk you through our program in detail.