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School Overview

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Overall
B-
Matriculation B
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community B
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Riverside Military Academy, est. 1907 in Gainesville, GA, is a top notch all boys college preparatory boarding school following a military structure. We help boys to realize their true potential.
Riverside serves both boarding and day cadets who take full advantage of the Academy's first-class athletic facilities, fine arts programs, clubs, extracurricular activities, and a beautiful 206-acre campus on the shores of Lake Lanier.

Grades 7-12, All Boys
530+ Cadets representing 22 Countries
Over 70% of our teachers hold a master's degree or higher.
Active learning opportunities are incorporated into shorter class periods.
Class of 2017 earned over $6.7 Million in Collegiate Scholarship Offers

Riverside's Mission
During these critical formative years when a young man's character, confidence, and work ethic are forever shaped, Riverside provides the foundation to help him flourish. We see cadets grow from impressionable boys into mature, confident leaders every day.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$64116
Enrollment
290
International Students
25%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$40 millions
AP
10
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Class Size
12
Boarding %
95

Matriculation

(2021-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#17 Cornell University 1 +
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 1 +
#28 New York University 1 +
#34 University of California: San Diego 1 +
#36 University of California: Irvine 1 +
#38 Georgia Institute of Technology 1 +
#38 University of California: Davis 1 +
#42 Boston University 1 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 1 +

Academics

AP Courses

(10)
Biology
World History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Biology
World History
Calculus AB
Chemistry
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Physics B
United States History
Calculus BC
Psychology
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Sports

(11)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
American Football
Lacrosse
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Drill Team
American Football
Lacrosse
Riflery
Soccer
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(7)
AIRSOFT TEAM
AVIATION PROGRAM
CIVIL AIR PATROL
JROTC TEAMS
PEER TUTORING VOLUNTEERS
RAIDER TRAINING
AIRSOFT TEAM
AVIATION PROGRAM
CIVIL AIR PATROL
JROTC TEAMS
PEER TUTORING VOLUNTEERS
RAIDER TRAINING
WEIGHT TRAINING
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Arts

(15)
Acting
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Piano
Acting
Band
Drama
Jazz
Music
Piano
Play Production
Wind Symphony
Ceramics
Drawing
Film
Painting
Sculpture
Video
Audio
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Contact Info

https://www.riversidemilitary.com
2001 Riverside Drive Gainesville, GA 30501
770-538-2183
apply@riversidemilitary.com
Georgia

Basic Info

All-boys
Boarding Grades: 7-12
Rural
IB: No
ESL: Yes
Year Founded: 1907
Campus Size: 206 acres
Boarding Rate: 95%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, WeChat
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Frequently Ask Questions about Riverside Preparatory Academy

Tell me a bit about Riverside Preparatory Academy.
Riverside Preparatory Academy is All-boys private boarding school located in Georgia, US. It was founded 1907 , and currently has about 290 students, 25.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.riversidemilitary.com.
Does Riverside Preparatory Academy have rigorous academic requirements?
Riverside Preparatory Academy is offering 10 AP courses.

Riverside Preparatory Academy also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Riverside Preparatory Academy students typically go for their colleges?
In 2021-2023, some students attended Cornell University, University of California: Los Angeles, New York University, University of California: San Diego and University of California: Irvine.
What is the application requirement for Riverside Preparatory Academy?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Riverside Preparatory Academy’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Riverside Preparatory Academy’s All-boys student?
The total fee for Riverside Preparatory Academy in 2024 is $64,116 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at apply@riversidemilitary.com .
Where is Riverside Preparatory Academy located?
Riverside Preparatory Academy is located in the State of Georgia of USA.
How popular is Riverside Preparatory Academy on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Riverside Preparatory Academy is within top 600 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Riverside Preparatory Academy has been favorited by 17 users.
How to start with an application with Riverside Preparatory Academy?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Riverside Preparatory Academy. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Riverside Preparatory Academy’s official site: https://www.riversidemilitary.com or call them at 770-538-2183.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Riverside Preparatory Academy?
Yes, here are few: Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School, Tallulah Falls School and

What is the FindingSchool rating for Riverside Preparatory Academy?
The overall rating for Riverside Preparatory Academy is B-.

The section ratings of Riverside Preparatory Academy are:
B for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
B for Community

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Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is a city steeped in history, playing a key role in both the Civil War and the Civil Rights Movement. The Atlanta History Center offers insights into the city's past, while the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site honors the iconic leader’s life. In downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, created for the 1996 Olympics, hosts attractions like the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest in the world. With its mix of history, culture, and modern attractions, Atlanta remains a vibrant hub of southern heritage and progress.
Population (2022) 537,958
Cost of Living Higher than average 2%
Nearby Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

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