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Riverdale is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Yet, Riverdale is more than a school.
Founded in 1907 by Frank Sutliff Hackett and his first wife, Francis Dean (Allen) Hackett, Riverdale Country School is one of the oldest country day schools in the United States. Originally known as the Riverdale School for Boys, it began with 12 students and four teachers and promised scholarly, intimate teaching amid abundant recreational ...
Our approach to teaching combines research, experience, and care for each student. Riverdale educates the whole child through a balance of “high challenge/high support” experiences. We know that learning occurs at various moments, in multiple environments, for different types of learners.
The Riverdale Country School admission office assembles a holistic understanding of each applicant, including character strengths, the potential for community engagement, and academic preparation.
Riverdale Country School is the largest independent school campus in New York City, with a total of 27.5 acres: the 19.5-acre Middle and Upper School Hill Campus for Grades 6-12, and the 8-acre Lower School River Campus for Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 5.
Riverdale students are active learners who break down complex problems, ask good questions, evaluate evidence, and develop confidence in their own abilities and talents. The in-depth curriculum and extensive co-curricular programs work together to provide knowledge and experience.
Learn more about how to apply to Riverdale Country School and how you can become a part of the community.
