Riverdale Country School

Riverdale Country School is a prestigious co-educational, independent, college-preparatory day school located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York City.

Established in 1907, the school serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It fosters a community dedicated to developing minds, building character, and creating a sense of community to positively impact the world.

Campuses

The school operates across two campuses, collectively spanning 27.5 acres.

River Campus, situated along the Hudson River, accommodates approximately 400 students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

This campus features spacious classrooms, an environmental science lab, a full-size playing field, four tennis courts, a greenhouse, and three gardens, providing ample outdoor learning and recreational spaces.

Hill Campus, covering 19.5 acres with views of Van Cortlandt Park, serves students in grades six through twelve.

It comprises six academic buildings, including two dedicated science buildings with specialized laboratories, a freestanding arts center, and a maker space for design and construction projects.

Athletic facilities on this campus include:

• Three full-size playing fields
• Tennis courts
• A 9,600-square-foot gymnasium
• A second training gymnasium
• A fitness center
• A fencing room
• A dedicated aquatic center featuring a six-lane USA Swimming-certified indoor pool

Academics

Riverdale offers a rigorous curriculum emphasizing critical thinking and interdisciplinary study. Students engage in "maker" programs integrating science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Courses include robotics and coding. Language offerings encompass Latin, Greek, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Japanese.

The school is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents and accredited by the New York State Association of Independent Schools.

Community and Diversity

Beyond academics, Riverdale provides a wide range of co-curricular activities, including athletics, arts, and over 40 student-led clubs and organizations.

The school's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging is evident in its student body, which represents 117 zip codes and 72 nationalities.

Approximately 48% of students are of color, and 20% receive financial aid.

Locations

• Riverdale section of the Bronx, New York City
• Yonkers, NY, USA
• Bronx, NY, USA
• NYC, NY, USA
• Mount Vernon, NY, USA

Mission

Riverdale Country School's mission is to empower lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community to change the world for the good.