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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
B-
Matriculation B-
Academics B-
Extracurriculars B+
Community A+
Reviews B-
The Rivers School is a coeducational, college preparatory day school currently for students in grades 6 through 12.
Rivers challenges students to attain their highest levels of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics.
We set high standards and expect students to participate actively in their learning.
We cultivate a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that encourages student performance, including demonstration of logical thought, informed and articulate voice, creative vision, and strong character.
Rivers is dedicated to preparing its students for leadership in a world that needs their talents, imagination, intellect, and compassion.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$60560
Enrollment
386
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
AP
18
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
11

Matriculation

(2020-2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 1 +
#2 Columbia University 1 +
#2 Harvard College 2 +
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 +
#5 Yale University 2 +
LAC #1 Williams College 6 +
#6 Stanford University 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 2 +
#8 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#9 Duke University 2 +
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#9 Northwestern University 6 +
LAC #2 Amherst College 2 +
#13 Dartmouth College 6 +
#14 Brown University 6 +
#14 Vanderbilt University 2 +
#14 Washington University in St. Louis 6 +
LAC #3 Swarthmore College 2 +
#17 Cornell University 2 +
#19 University of Notre Dame 2 +
#21 Emory University 1 +
#22 University of California: Berkeley 1 +
#23 Georgetown University 6 +
#23 University of Michigan 6 +
#25 University of Virginia 2 +
#27 University of Southern California 2 +
#28 New York University 6 +
#28 Tufts University 6 +
#28 Wake Forest University 6 +
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 2 +
#34 University of Rochester 1 +
#36 Boston College 6 +
LAC #8 Claremont McKenna College 1 +
#42 Boston University 6 +
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1 +
#42 Tulane University 6 +
#42 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2 +
LAC #9 Carleton College 1 +
LAC #9 Middlebury College 2 +
#49 Lehigh University 2 +
#49 Northeastern University 6 +
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 +
#49 Villanova University 6 +
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 +
#55 Santa Clara University 2 +
#55 University of Miami 6 +
#59 Syracuse University 6 +
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 +
#63 George Washington University 2 +
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 +
LAC #13 Davidson College 1 +
LAC #13 Hamilton College 2 +
#68 Fordham University 1 +
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1 +
#68 Southern Methodist University 1 +
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2 +
#72 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2 +
#75 Clemson University 2 +
#75 Loyola Marymount University 1 +
#76 College of Wooster 1 +
#83 Elon University 2 +
LAC #17 Barnard College 1 +
LAC #17 Colby College 6 +
LAC #17 Colgate University 6 +
LAC #17 Smith College 1 +
LAC #17 Wesleyan University 2 +
#89 Stonehill College 2 +
#99 University of Utah 1 +
#103 Clark University 2 +
#103 University of Arizona 1 +
#104 University of Colorado Boulder 2 +
LAC #22 University of Richmond 2 +
LAC #22 Vassar College 1 +
#115 Fairfield University 1 +
#117 University of Vermont 2 +
#122 Chapman University 1 +
LAC #25 Bates College 2 +
LAC #26 Colorado College 2 +
LAC #27 Macalester College 1 +
#136 University of New Hampshire 1 +
LAC #30 Kenyon College 2 +
LAC #35 College of the Holy Cross 6 +
#176 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 +
LAC #38 Bucknell University 2 +
LAC #38 Franklin & Marshall College 1 +
LAC #38 Lafayette College 2 +
LAC #38 Skidmore College 2 +
LAC #42 Occidental College 2 +
#219 Sacred Heart University 1 +
LAC #45 Union College 2 +
LAC #46 Furman University 1 +
LAC #46 Trinity College 6 +
#234 Pace University 1 +
LAC #50 Connecticut College 2 +
LAC #50 Dickinson College 1 +
Babson College 2 +
Berklee College of Music 1 +
Bryant University 2 +
Colorado Mesa University 1 +
Endicott College 2 +
Ithaca College 1 +
Lynn University 1 +
Providence College 2 +
University of St. Andrews 1 +
Virginia Union University 1 +
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Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2013-2016 Total
All schools 161 45
#1 Princeton University 1 + 1 + 2
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 2 + 1 + 3
#3 Harvard College 2 + 1 + 3
#3 Stanford University 1 + 1
#5 Yale University 2 + 1 + 3
#6 University of Pennsylvania 1 + 1 + 2
#7 Duke University 2 + 1 + 3
#7 California Institute of Technology 1 + 1
#9 Northwestern University 6 + 1 + 7
#9 Johns Hopkins University 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Brown University 6 + 1 + 7
#12 Columbia University 1 + 1
#12 Cornell University 2 + 1 + 3
#12 University of Chicago 2 + 2
#15 University of California: Berkeley 1 + 1
#15 University of California: Los Angeles 1 + 1
#18 Vanderbilt University 2 + 1 + 3
#18 Dartmouth College 6 + 1 + 7
#20 University of Notre Dame 2 + 2
#21 University of Michigan 6 + 1 + 7
#22 Georgetown University 6 + 1 + 7
#24 Carnegie Mellon University 1 + 1
#24 Emory University 1 + 1 + 2
#24 Washington University in St. Louis 6 + 1 + 7
#24 University of Virginia 2 + 1 + 3
#28 University of Southern California 2 + 1 + 3
#35 New York University 6 + 1 + 7
#35 University of Wisconsin-Madison 2 + 2
#39 Boston College 6 + 1 + 7
#40 Tufts University 6 + 1 + 7
#43 Boston University 6 + 1 + 7
#47 University of Rochester 1 + 1
#47 Wake Forest University 6 + 6
#47 Lehigh University 2 + 1 + 3
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1 + 1
#52 University of Texas at Austin 1 + 1
#53 Case Western Reserve University 1 + 1
#53 College of William and Mary 1 + 1
#53 Northeastern University 6 + 1 + 7
#58 University of Connecticut 1 + 1
#59 University of Maryland: College Park 1 + 1 + 2
#60 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1
#60 Santa Clara University 2 + 2
#67 Syracuse University 6 + 1 + 7
#67 Villanova University 6 + 6
#67 University of Massachusetts Amherst 2 + 1 + 3
#67 George Washington University 2 + 1 + 3
#67 University of Miami 6 + 1 + 7
#73 Tulane University 6 + 1 + 7
#73 Indiana University Bloomington 1 + 1 + 2
#82 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1 + 1 + 2
#86 Clemson University 2 + 2
#89 Fordham University 1 + 1 + 2
#89 Southern Methodist University 1 + 1 + 2
#93 Loyola Marymount University 1 + 1
#98 Texas Christian University 1 + 1
#98 University of San Diego 1 + 1
#105 University of Colorado Boulder 2 + 2
#115 University of New Hampshire 1 + 1
#115 University of Arizona 1 + 1
#115 University of Utah 1 + 1
#124 Fairfield University 1 + 1
#133 Chapman University 1 + 1
#133 University of Vermont 2 + 1 + 3
#133 Miami University: Oxford 1 + 1
#133 Elon University 2 + 2
#142 Clark University 2 + 1 + 3
#159 University of Massachusetts Lowell 1 + 1
#209 Sacred Heart University 1 + 1
#249 Pace University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2013-2016 Total
All schools 77 29
#1 Williams College 6 + 1 + 7
#2 Amherst College 2 + 1 + 3
#4 Swarthmore College 2 + 1 + 3
#4 Wellesley College 1 + 1
#9 Carleton College 1 + 1 + 2
#9 Bowdoin College 2 + 1 + 3
#11 Middlebury College 2 + 2
#11 Wesleyan University 2 + 1 + 3
#11 Barnard College 1 + 1 + 2
#11 Claremont McKenna College 1 + 1 + 2
#16 Vassar College 1 + 1
#16 Smith College 1 + 1
#16 Hamilton College 2 + 1 + 3
#16 Davidson College 1 + 1
#21 Haverford College 1 + 1
#21 Colgate University 6 + 1 + 7
#21 Washington and Lee University 1 + 1
#23 Oberlin College 1 + 1
#24 Bates College 2 + 1 + 3
#25 Colby College 6 + 1 + 7
#25 University of Richmond 2 + 1 + 3
#27 Macalester College 1 + 1
#27 College of the Holy Cross 6 + 1 + 7
#30 Lafayette College 2 + 1 + 3
#30 Bucknell University 2 + 1 + 3
#33 Colorado College 2 + 1 + 3
#35 Franklin & Marshall College 1 + 1
#35 Occidental College 2 + 1 + 3
#38 Skidmore College 2 + 1 + 3
#38 Union College 1 + 1
#39 Trinity College 6 + 1 + 7
#39 Pitzer College 1 + 1
#39 Kenyon College 2 + 1 + 3
#45 Union College 2 + 2
#46 Dickinson College 1 + 1
#46 Whitman College 1 + 1
#46 Furman University 1 + 1
#46 Connecticut College 2 + 1 + 3
#70 Hobart and William Smith Colleges 2 + 2
#86 Stonehill College 2 + 2
Virginia Union University 1 + 1
Matriculation
Ranking University/College 2020-2023 2013-2016 Total
All schools 1 0
#33 University of St. Andrews 1 + 1

Academics

AP

(18)
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
French Language and Culture
Latin
Spanish Language and Culture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics 1
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Computer Science A
European History
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
United States Government and Politics
United States History
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Sports

(14)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
Flag Football
Floor Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Skiing
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(19)
A Cappella
Active Minds Club
Animation Club
Art Club
Business Club
Chess Club
A Cappella
Active Minds Club
Animation Club
Art Club
Business Club
Chess Club
Coffee House Drama Productions
ECO Club
Entrepreneurship Club
E-Sports Club
Investment Club
Fan Zone Fishing Club
French Club
Latin Club
Math Club
Middle School Peer Tutors
Outdoors Club
Spanish Club Student Tutors
Venture Capital Club
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Basic Info

Co-ed
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Urban
ESL: No
Year Founded: 1915
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Recommended
4.2
Recommended
Day school
Thayer Academy United States Flag
4.6

Frequently Ask Questions about The Rivers School

Tell me a bit about The Rivers School.
The Rivers School is Co-ed private day school located in Massachusetts, US. It was founded 1915 , and currently has about 386 students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.rivers.org/page.
Does The Rivers School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Rivers School is offering 18 AP courses.

Where do The Rivers School students typically go for their colleges?
In 2020-2023, some students attended Princeton University, Columbia University, Harvard College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Yale University.
What is the application requirement for The Rivers School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Rivers School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for The Rivers School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for The Rivers School in 2024 is $60,560 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 k.senior@rivers.org .
Where is The Rivers School located?
The Rivers School is located in the State of Massachusetts of USA. The closest major city is Boston, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose Logan International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The Rivers School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Rivers School is among the most popular schools, within top 445 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also The Rivers School has been favorited by 23 users.
How to start with an application with The Rivers School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Rivers School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit The Rivers School’s official site: http://www.rivers.org/page or call them at 781-235-9300.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to The Rivers School?
Yes, here are few: Brandon Residential Treatment, Walnut Hill School for the Arts and Dana Hall School.

The closest major city is Boston. You can find out more schools near Boston here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Rivers School?
The overall rating for The Rivers School is B-.

The section ratings of The Rivers School are:
B- for Matriculation
B- for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B- for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

Boston, the capital and largest city of Massachusetts, is the cultural and financial heart of New England. With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, it is home to iconic landmarks such as the Freedom Trail, the Boston Common, and the Massachusetts State House. The city boasts prestigious universities like Harvard and MIT and is known for its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and thriving economy. Boston's blend of historical significance and modern innovation makes it one of the most influential cities in the U.S.

Population (2022) 609,023
Cost of Living Higher than average 54%
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