Riverside Elementary School

Basketball courts and a playground area reside behind the Riverside Elementary School.

Riverside Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6

8410 Old Mount Vernon Rd, Alexandria City, VA

Fairfax County Public Schools

703 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lori Morton

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
66%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

66%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 55	Full Time Teachers 55
Teachers in First or Second Year 16.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

387:1

Student Diversity

Male 55.2%	Female 44.8%
Hispanic 45.3%	Black 24.2%
White 18.2%	Asian or Pacific Islander 8.2%
Two or more races 3.6%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

4/27/2026

I went to Riverside for 2 years and it was very nice. All the teachers were amazing and it was a nice environment. We are a bit underfunded and it shows, but there is a lot of good at this school. However, I have heard that this year there has been an increase in behavioral issues. I can only speak...

5.0 parent

3/7/2022

Fiorella Catalano is an amazing teacher together with her assistants Imani and Maritza! Communication is the best and genuinely caring for kids. Asset to riverside!

5.0 parent

3/5/2022

We have been extremely happy with Riverside for our first grader! The teachers and administrators are great - they know all of the kids and greet them by name. My child is happy, learning SO MUCH, and is emotionally safe. It's truly a wonderful little school!

5.0 parent

6/15/2020

Great wonderful hard and dedicated teachers, staff and principal. I love this school.

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9th to 12th
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B-

Bryant Alternative Learning Center

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Picnic Area
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Virginia Fairfax County Alexandria City 22309

Riverside Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Alexandria City, VA, in the Mount Vernon neighborhood, and is served by the Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 703 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Riverside Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $766,738. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mount Vernon High, Bryant Alternative Learning Center, Bryant High School, and more. Learn more about what Alexandria City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside Elementary School.

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