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Riverdale is an independent school that empowers lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community. Learn about its mission, programs, campus, and admission process.
- Why Riverdale
Riverdale students have multiple interests — Mandarin and...
- People
The Riverdale community reaches across generations,...
- Programs
Riverdale students are active learners who break down...
- Campus
Riverdale Country School is situated on 27.5 acres across...
- Admission
The Riverdale Country School admission office assembles a...
- Leadership
Middle & Upper School (718) 549-8810 5250 Fieldston Road...
- Beyond Riverdale
Beyond Riverdale; Lower School (PK-5) Middle School (6-8)...
- Lower School (PK-5)
Riverdale students become independent thinkers and learners....
- Why Riverdale
The involvement of our many alumni, friends, supporters, and trustees further enhance students’ education at Riverdale. Add to this our connections with organizations and community leaders closeby in The Bronx, across the country, and around the world. Altogether, we create a community that focused on students’ development as lifelong learners.
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 ...
Learn how to apply to Riverdale, a diverse and inclusive school community in New York City. Find out about tuition and financial aid, admission events, and outreach programs for prospective families.
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.
Riverdale Country School is a private school in the Bronx with two campuses: River Campus (PK-5) and Hill Campus (6-12). The campuses offer spacious classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, state-of-the-art facilities, and environmental responsibility.
Riverdale students have multiple interests — Mandarin and dance, science research and crew, entrepreneurship and feminism. They learn how to be a part of diverse teams and how to engage with local and global communities.