Why Riverside?

Riverside's PreK - 6th model prepares children for independence and propels them forward personally and academically. Our experienced faculty is aware of developmental levels and trained for and committed to the elementary years. RPDS faculty are devoted to nurturing students throughout their childhood years while preparing them for the rigors of middle school and high school. 

From the very start of your child's journey at RPDS, they are provided many early and age-appropriate leadership opportunities. Our upper school students, especially our 6th grade students, embrace servant leadership opportunities through Project Leads, acting as role models for all students. Additionally, students take on lunch program responsibilities, campus recycling, safety patrol, and lead school-wide assemblies, chapel, and flag raisings. The servant leadership opportunities provided at RPDS allow our students to become comfortable and confident in leadership, steering them towards those roles later on in life. 

Your child's journey begins at RPDS and we take great pride and care in ensuring our students have continued success and fulfillment as they move on in their academic journey. 

At RPDS, 7th grade outplacement is a team effort. At the beginning of your child's 6th grade year, administrators and teachers engage students and parents in a personalized placement process, helping to identify schools that are a good fit, and guiding them through the application process.

Admissions officers who receive our students consistently comment to us that RPDS is a favorite feeder because our graduates transition seamlessly both academically and socially. RPDS graduates move into their 7th grade year with a solid academic foundation, strong self confidence, and comprehensive social and emotional skills.