The Rivers School

The Rivers School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
333 Winter St,  Weston, MA
4.4
3.4
534 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ned Parsons
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.7
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$66,140

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.7
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
95
Full Time Teachers
83
Part Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1410
Math
710
Verbal
700
Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
33
Reading
34
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
92%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
White
80.4%
Two or more races
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#19 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Massachusetts
#19 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
#20 Best Private HS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Boston College 47 Students
Brown University 45 Students
Boston University 38 Students
Northwestern University 36 Students
Tufts University 34 Students
Colby College 31 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 29 Students
Northeastern University 29 Students
Villanova University 26 Students
Bowdoin College 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 59 Students
Economics 41 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Biology 31 Students
Finance 29 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Psychology 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 18 Students
Engineering 18 Students
English 18 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 45 Reviews
2.0
4/8/2025
Rivers is school that is not worth 60,000 dollars unless you are a musician or an athlete. Here they don't prep you for college and most classes can be annoying, great theater program though.
5.0 Senior
3/29/2025
Rivers has been an incredible experience in terms of the opportunities and education that I've received.
5.0 Senior
6/24/2024
I have loved my Rivers experience. I have had the opportunity to play three varsity sports, and have made some of my best friends through the sports teams at Rivers. Also, I have flourished in the classroom. My teachers want to meet with me, and they want to see me succeed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 9 Reviews
1.0 parent
6/12/2025
A very conformist, narrow student body. Quite mean and uninspired student body. Would not recommend
5.0 parent
3/28/2024
Probably the greatest school ever made. Fantastic teachers and exceptional athletics. 10/10, do everything in your power as a parent to send your child to this school.
2.0 student
1/11/2022
The academics are pretty good, but not great in the lower school. The teachers are fine for the most part, but humanities teachers don't accept diversity of thought at all. My main issue is that the school is mostly filled with either rich jerks or super weird, annoying people. In my previous school...
5.0 parent
9/21/2021
Don't trust some of the below reviews from the old days.I am not sure but 10 years ago, the school might have been less diverse or white centered school. But not any more. The school have recruited many talented racial minority students including Asian students.My son is an Asian and identify himsel...

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The Rivers School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 333 Winter St in Weston, in the Weston neighborhood. Annual tuition is $66,140. The school has a total enrollment of 534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Rivers School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.7, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1410 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $2,591,841. Discover additional schools in the area, like Star Academy for the Gifted and Talented, Dana Hall School, Walnut Hill School for the Arts, and more. Learn more about what Weston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Rivers School.

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