The River School
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 337-3554
Fax: (202) 337-3534
GreatSchools Rating
private • Grades PK-3 • 230 students
Washington's The River School is a private school. It is coed and nonsectarian, serving 230 students in grades PK-3.
The River School is a private school in the school district located in Washington, DC. The principal of The River School is Nancy Mellon. As of 2016, the students are 75% White, non-Hispanic; 9.5% Black, non-Hispanic; 6% Asian/Pacific Islander; 4.8% Multiracial; 3.6% Hispanic; and 1.2% Native American or Native Alaskan.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 75% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 9.5% | — | — |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 6% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 4.8% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 1.2% | — | — |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | — | — | 61% |
| English learners | — | — | 7.4% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Willoughby | Condominium/Townhouse | Chevy Chase | MD | 3.1 mi | |
| 2 | Leeway Overlee - N Arlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 3.4 mi | |
| 3 | Falls Church City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 4.6 mi | |
| 4 | Twenty400 | Apartment Complex | Arlington | VA | 4.9 mi | |
| 5 | The VIO | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Washington SW | DC | 5.3 mi | |
| 6 | Shirlington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arlington | VA | 5.3 mi | |
| 7 | Beverly Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 5.8 mi | |
| 8 | Reserve at Potomac Yard | Apartment Complex | Alexandria | VA | 6 mi | |
| 9 | Takoma Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Takoma Park | MD | 6.7 mi | |
| 10 | Shreevewood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Falls Church | VA | 6.8 mi | |
| 11 | Broyhill Crest | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annandale | VA | 7.3 mi | |
| 12 | Henry | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 13 | Cameron Station | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.8 mi | |
| 14 | Rivergate | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 15 | Burgundy Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Alexandria | VA | 8.3 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arlington | Arlington | VA | 1.3 mi | |
| 2 | Georgetown | Washington | DC | 2.5 mi | |
| 3 | Washington DC | Washington D.C. | DC | 4.3 mi | |
| 4 | Pentagon City | Arlington | VA | 4.5 mi | |
| 5 | Capitol Hill | Washington | DC | 5.5 mi | |
| 6 | Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 5.6 mi | |
| 7 | Silver Spring | Silver Spring | MD | 6.4 mi | |
| 8 | West Falls Church | Falls Church | VA | 6.7 mi | |
| 9 | Old Town Alexandria | Alexandria | VA | 7.9 mi | |
| 10 | Annandale | Annandale | VA | 8 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Myer | 2.7 mi. |
| Henderson Hall | 3.6 mi. |
| Pentagon | 3.9 mi. |
| Fort McNair | 5.4 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 5.9 mi. |
| Coast Guard Headquarters DC | 5.9 mi. |
| Mark Center Alexandria | 6.1 mi. |
| Washington Navy Yard | 6.2 mi. |
| Marine Barracks Washington | 6.2 mi. |
| Bolling AFB Joint Base Anacostia | 6.9 mi. |
| Defense Health Headquarters Falls Church | 6.9 mi. |
| Andrews AFB | 13.7 mi. |
| Fort Belvoir | 14.5 mi. |
| NRO Chantilly | 19.1 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 22.9 mi. |
| Indian Head Naval Base | 23.1 mi. |
| Quantico Marine Base | 32.4 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 33.2 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 34.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 34.4 mi. |
| Dahlgren NSWC | 39.9 mi. |
| Fort Detrick | 40.1 mi. |
