Why Rivermont?
“Great pedagogy lives at the intersection of our student’s lives and the content we teach. Rivermont’s small class sizes allow teachers to tailor our subject to the specific abilities and interests of our students. I have taught Psychology and Documentary Film here, and no two terms are ever the same because I have the autonomy to adjust my curriculum so that it speaks to the specific individuals in my classroom. Teacher passion inspires student engagement.”
Collin Lawrence – A.P. Psychology, Documentary Film, Interim Head of School
Why Rivermont – Choosing a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. As a parent, you can choose a school with a mission that aligns with your family, resulting in an education that prepares your child for success in college and beyond. We understand the importance of asking the right questions and learning as much as possible before deciding. We encourage you to visit our campus and see why being a member of the Rivermont Family is such a unique and rewarding experience.
Highlights of the Rivermont experience
- Ranked #1 or #2 on the Iowa AP (Advanced Placement) Index
- Ranked among the top 7% Best College Prep Private High Schools in America and #1 in Iowa by Niche
- Graduated 18 National Merit Scholars, eight Finalists, eight Semi-Finalists, and 20 National Merit Commended students over thirty-nine graduating classes
- 100% of graduates are accepted to 4-year colleges and universities
- On average, Rivermont graduates are admitted to 6 colleges & universities and receive over $178,900 in merit-based scholarship offers each
- 90% of 2009-2025 graduates have graduated or will graduate from college in 4 years (national average to receive a bachelor’s in 4 years: 38.6%*)
- Small class sizes and nurturing, family-like environment
- Community service emphasized at every grade level
- Spanish beginning in Pre-Kindergarten
- Individualized college counseling beginning in Middle School
- Senior Seminar promotes a productive transition out of high school and into college
- Diverse course catalog of Pre-AP and AP courses, as well as independent studies catered to student interests
- Numerous extracurricular activities, beginning in Kindergarten
- One-to-one mentoring program for Upper School students
- Athletic agreement with local public high schools ensures students have access to the entire spectrum of athletic opportunities
- More than 20 annual events expose students to the arts – visiting artists, community art events, ballet, theatre, and symphony field trips
- Students from 19 zip codes across the greater Quad Cities
- Students from across the globe have attended Rivermont over the past 8 years, including Afghanistan, Chile, China, Congo, Dominica, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, Serbia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, Thailand, Ukraine, Vietnam, and the USA.
*National Center for Education Statistics, 2013
