River Ridge Academy

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8

3050 River Ridge Dr, Bluffton, SC

Beaufort County School District

2.0

3.7

1,103 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Gary Mcculloch

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
58%

Reading Proficiency
70%

A-

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

70%

Math Proficiency

58%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 13:1 Teachers 85	Full Time Teachers 85
Teachers in First or Second Year 15.2%

Test Scores

Equity

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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

534:1

Student Diversity

Male 52.3%	Female 47.7%
White 57.8%	Hispanic 26.7%
Black 6.5%	Two or more races 5.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.4%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

1/20/2020

My children have attended RRA since it opened in 2015 and have had great teachers every year. They have joined before/after school club opportunities such as robotics and Young Astronauts. It is a very safe school with teachers and administrators who truly care about students and their needs.

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1.0 other

3/19/2025

Hello!I am writing this review to share my experience at this school because I believe it’s important for people to know the truth.I attended this school from 2019 to 2022 during my 6th and 7th grades. Those two years were among the worst of my life. Don’t let the ratings mislead you!Brian Ryman is...

5.0 parent

9/19/2024

Moved here from out of state and RRA has been nothing but accommodating, welcoming, and helpful. Very pleased with our school choice!

5.0 parent

7/19/2022

We have absolutely loved this school. Such a positive and nurturing environment. Can’t say enough positive things.

5.0 parent

7/29/2019

This school has a great culture for those who want to be involved parents and active in their community. If you don't want those things, your students should still be excited to come to this school and be part of this conducive learning environment. Our children have attended this school since K, an...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Hilton Head Christian Academy

K to 12th
Private

Cross Schools

Pre-K to 10th
Private

John Paul II Catholic School

6th to 12th
Private

South Carolina Beaufort County Bluffton 29910

River Ridge Academy is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Bluffton, SC and is served by the Beaufort County School District in South Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,103 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 58% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. River Ridge Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hilton Head Christian Academy, Cross Schools, John Paul II Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Bluffton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near River Ridge Academy.

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