Visit Riverside

Experience Riverside for yourself.

Get a first-hand look at the excitement of student life, tour our campus and facilities, and imagine the possibilities. We look forward to meeting you and helping you determine if Riverside is the right fit for your son and your family.

Open House

This half-day experience includes a guided tour of our beautiful 206-acre campus followed by a Parent Question and Answer Session. Prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with current cadets as well as attend a separate information session. A school fair will be open so you can speak to faculty and athletic coaches.

Stay tuned for the announcement of our next Open House date.

RSVP for Open House

Eagle for a Day

Join us for a shadow experience that will show, first-hand, what life is like at Riverside. We produce leaders of character prepared for success in college and beyond through the provision of a rigorous academic program, leadership opportunities, competitive athletics and the structure and discipline inherent in a preparatory school using the modified military model of leadership development.

One of our current students will be the guide for this exceptional dive into the culture of our academy. They will spend the day together in classes, eat lunch in the dining hall, and have an opportunity to see after-school sports and activities. The Riverside experience is a unique and exciting challenge, but what’s far more exciting are the rewards that come from accepting it.

The Eagle for a Day program ends May 7 for this school year. It will resume in mid-August when fall classes begin.

Private Tours

An Admissions representative is available to help you experience Riverside through a private campus tour. During a campus tour, you will see our facilities, meet faculty and staff, and get a feel for cadet camaraderie and a nurturing environment.

Schedule a Private Tour

Virtual Tours

There's no better way to experience Riverside than to visit the campus, but a physical visit isn't always feasible. Taking a guided virtual tour with cadets is another way to get a feel for our beautiful campus as well as the cadet experience.

Take a Virtual Tour

Mentorship. Brotherhood. Academic Achievement.

Allen Moore Butler

Best decision we could have EVER made and invested for our son!
- Allen Moore Butler
Audra Rauton

Perry has really thrived at Riverside Preparatory Academy. From the older cadets last year to the teachers and mentors who have poured into him, we are grateful.
- Audra Rauton
Catherine Holton

Beautiful campus and facilities. Very pleased with our choice. My son is happy knowing the structure is providing solid foundations for his future. A best-kept secret that should be shared!
- Catherine Holton
Current Parent

Riverside is the best investment for my son's future.
- Current Parent
Current Parent

I’m so excited for the opportunity my son has to spend the rest of his middle school days and 4 years of high school here. It’s an absolutely amazing facility and program.
- Current Parent
Eleanor Burke

Will is in his second year of the Darla Moore School of International Business at the University of South Carolina and is an active member of the KA Fraternity. To say Riverside prepared him for this path, and to live his best life is an understatement.
- Eleanor Burke
Fred Weems

A place where young men can grow, get an education and develop a strong character for the future. So glad our grandson is at Riverside!
- Fred W.
Joanne Speake

Best school for boys! They know how to motivate kids and make them the best version of themselves. This school is the key to success for young men.
- Joanne Speake
Nazira Miguel

The best decision for our son -- discipline, leadership, and camaraderie. A great recommendation was made to me by other families who had great experiences. Thank you, Riverside.
- Nazira Miguel
Nicole Baker

My cadet just finished his first semester of Russian in a class where he's the only non-native speaker. He's actually learning the language and has the incredible opportunity to practice with native speakers. We appreciate the cultural diversity Riverside provides.
- Nicole Baker
Scott Minor

So proud of Cadet Minor. Riverside has been a game-changer for him.
- Scott Minor

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the difference between an Open House and a Private Tour?

At an open house, you will hear from the President and other senior staff, tour the campus, and meet cadets, coaches, and department heads as available. It is a great overview, but given the large numbers of attendees, we may not have the ability to drill down to specific questions about your family’s unique needs. An individualized campus tour is much more personal to your individual needs because it is just your family and your admissions counselor.
When are private tours offered and how long do they last?

Typically we offer campus tours Monday - Friday. On average, a tour lasts approximately two hours. Wear comfortable shoes as we will be walking throughout campus and talking about the program while as we go.
Does Riverside travel to meet families?

Yes, the admissions staff travels regularly to host Riverside Meetups in cities/states where we have a lot of prospective and current families. These events are free, informal, and informative ways to extend campus to you and to provide a forum to ask questions of local Riverside families and staff. Riverside admissions staff members also frequently travel to international locations for recruitment purposes.

Dates and locations will be announced as they are scheduled.