Riverside Elementary School

The Riverside Elementary School offers grades PreK-5 for all kids in the Mt. Vernon region.

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
15:1

Math Proficiency
75%

Reading Proficiency
68%

C+

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

68%

Math Proficiency

75%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 15:1 Teachers 51	Full Time Teachers 51
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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Average Price per Sq Ft

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Average Home Value

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Mount Vernon High

9th to 12th
Public

B-

Bryant Alternative Learning Center

Public

Bryant High School

7th to 12th
Public

C-

Grist Mill Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails

Woodley Hills Neighborhood Park

Tennis
Trails
Playground

Mount Vernon Manor Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Vernon Heights Park

Trails

Mt. Vernon Trail Trailhead

Bike Trails
Trails
Hiking

Mt. Zephyr Park

Picnic Area
Playground

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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 15:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% 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 $765,812. 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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