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Welcome to Riverside Prep

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Here, the Rewards are as Great as the Challenge

Riverside Prep is a private, boarding, preparatory school located in Gainesville, Georgia, near the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains and just an hour north of Atlanta. We serve young men through middle school in grades 6 through 8 and high school in grades 9 through 12.
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What he gets

 

MENTORSHIP

Followership Is The First Step Toward Leadership.

 

BROTHERHOOD

Excellence. To Us,
It's A Team Sport.

 

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

Not Just Prepped For College.
Prepped For Anything

Signature programs


Aerospace
Engineering

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Cyber
Security

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Civil air
patrol

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An experience designed to maximize his potential

“At Riverside Prep my social skills greatly improved. The curriculum and the environment here gave me a better sense of direction and a more positive outlook on the world. I became motivated to take advantage of the new opportunities given.”

—Armand La Douceur ‘24

Some of Armand’s Achievements during his time at Riverside

  • President of Horton’s Society
  • Teacher Award: AP Chemistry, U.S. History
  • Top GPA: 9th grade, 10th grade
  • MVP Lacrosse
  • Wrestling State Champion
  • 2x Raider National Champion
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Riverside Prep at a glance

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Leadership

At Riverside, our students have the opportunity take dozens of leadership positions, from the classroom and beyond.
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Small class sizes

Classes have an 8:1 Student-to-faculty ratio with an average size of 12.
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diverse Student cohort

Enrollment currently averages 200 with cadets from 14 different countries and 25 U.S. states.
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35 athletic teams & 8 Varsity Sports

More than 80% of students participate in a sport each year spanning varsity, junior varsity and middle school.
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Professional Certifications

Our signature cyber security and aerospace engineering programs equip graduates with the skills and experience to prepare them for the workforce.
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65% of Families Receive Financial Aid

Over $2 million was awarded in 2022-2023. Over $4.2 million in merit-based scholarships was awarded to the class of 2020.

Beautiful campus and facilities. Very pleased with our choice. A best-kept secret that should be shared!

Catherine Holton (Current Parent)
 

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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.
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