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Riverside Academy, Home of the Lions!

Now Enrolling Grades K-8 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Academic Excellence

Our rigorous academic program exceeds Ohio state standards to prepare students for college and career.

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Tuition-Free, Public Community School

Riverside Academy also offers FREE Breakfast, Lunch & Bus Transportation

Welcome to Riverside Academy

Riverside Academy is a tuition-free, charter elementary and middle school serving the West Side community of Cincinnati. We offer small class sizes and individualized instruction with educational technology in every classroom. Our students benefit from a well-rounded academic program that incorporates Music, Art, and P.E. as well as service opportunities, social-emotional learning, and civic education. Riverside Academy’s safe, secure campus features a new playground, media center, auditorium, and gym.

Events

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Tue 14

Board Meeting

February 14 @ 3:00 pm
Mon 20

President’s Day – School Closed

February 20
Fri 24

Parent-Teacher Conferences – No School for Students

February 24
Mar 02

Virtual Storytime & Show and Tell

March 2 @ 6:00 pm
Mar 03

Staff Professional Development – No School for Students

March 3
Mar 14

Board Meeting

March 14 @ 3:00 pm

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Announcements

Recent News

Early Kindergarten Program

We are excited to announce that Riverside Academy will be implementing an Early Kindergarten Program starting in Fall 2023! The Early K program is a dedicated class that focuses on preparing your child for academic success. Developed with the ACCEL Schools Academic Team, our Early Kindergarten Program focuses on each…
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Riverside Uniform Ordering from French Toast

We are pleased to announce that dress code compliant clothing may be purchased from French Toast.  Please visit the link below to access the school store or visit their website at www.frenchtoast.com and use school code QS6141E to access our online store.  Riverside's French Toast Store » Attached flyer reads: More Value:…

Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2023!

Build a strong academic foundation from the start. Begin your education journey with us and save your student's seat today! Apply Now!

Join the Wellness Committee!

The Local Wellness Policy is a written document that guides a local educational agency’s (LEA) or school district’s efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. The Wellness Policy Committee has been created as an effort to manage and develop our school’s healthy…

Congratulations Riverside Academy!

We are excited to be recognized by the Ohio Department of Education with four stars for Progress! Apply now to our award-winning school »

Introducing Principal Donley

Mrs. Donley is a Cincinnati native, having grown up on the West Side of the city, and a graduate of New Richmond High School. She is a proud Bearcat, completing her undergrad at the University of Cincinnati and received her degree in Educational Leadership from Ohio Dominican University in Columbus.…

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