For those interested in a Riverdale private school, here are 3 well-known choices:
- The Fieldston School
- The Horace Mann School
- The Riverdale Country School
The Fieldston School
The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has been in operation since 1878. The school’s focus is on academic achievement, but there is a lot more to offer here than mere academic studies. The curriculum is ethical-based and offers courses in arts, culture, science, and the humanities. Coed and nonsectarian, the school has two campuses – one in Riverdale (Fieldston) and one in Manhattan (Ethical Culture) – and offers curricula for PreK-12 grades. Visit The Ethical Culture Fieldston School website.
The Horace Mann School
The Horace Mann School offers courses for nursery school students on up to 12th grade. Students have access to the arts and athletics with a strong grounding in academics. This preparatory school has a long and rich history. Visit The Horace Mann School website.
The Riverdale Country School
Mind, Character, Commitment, Community is more than just a tagline. The Riverdale Country School, located on Fieldston Road, offers educational and athletic opportunities for boys and girls on two campuses in New York City. With emphasis on personal achievement, The Riverdale Country School affords students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that they’ll be proud of their entire lives. Visit The Riverdale Country School website.
The community of Riverdale has a rich tradition in education. These three Firm Schools located in the Riverdale area of New York City demonstrate the neighborhood’s commitment to quality education for students at all age levels.
While you give accurate descripitions of the three hill schools, the visit portion of the section for Riverdale Country school is listed as Horace Mann when it should be listed Visit the Riverdale Country School website.
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Gina, I couldn’t agree with you more. (HM ’97.)