Riverview School in East Sandwich, MA, is a boarding/day school for students with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities
Riverview School is an independent coeducational boarding and day school in East Sandwich, MA, specifically designed to serve adolescents and young adults with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities. The school provides a caring, specialized community for students in grades 6-12, focusing on building academic competence, social confidence, and essential independent living skills.
The academic environment is highly supportive, featuring an average class size of just 8 students and a faculty where 79% hold advanced degrees. Specialized programming includes dedicated support for learning differences and ADD/ADHD. Beyond the classroom, students can engage in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from martial arts, yoga, and dance to diverse athletic programs like archery, sailing, and swimming, all of which contribute to a well-rounded developmental experience.
Riverview School offers both day and residential programs, with tuition for the day program at $65,831 and the residential program at $113,491. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis and provides financial aid to approximately 15% of its students. For families seeking summer enrichment, the school also offers a summer program for $7,019.
At a Glance
TypeSpecial Education School
Grades6-12
Students208
Class Size8:1 ratio
Tuition$65,831
Fin. Aid15% receive aid
Est.1957
DeadlineNone / Rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Other school association(s), New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE)
School Information
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1957 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $65,831 |
| Tuition Notes | Day Program - $65,831 Residential Program - $113,491 |
| Total Students | 208 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 |
| Percent of Faculty with Advanced Degree | 79 |
| Average Class Size | 8 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Greg Angland |
| Admissions Associate | Lauren Spencer |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 56 |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 15 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $16,666 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 14 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
Learning Difference ProgramsADD/ADHD Support
Learning Programs Supported
complex languagelearning and cognitive disabilities
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Archery · Baseball · Basketball · Bowling · Boxing · Cheering · Cross Country · Cycling · Dance · E-sports · Flag Football · Freestyle Skiing · Golf · Ice Hockey · Intramural Sports Only · Kayaking · Martial Arts · Sailing · Snowboarding · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Tennis · Track and Field · Weightlifting · Winter Track · Show More (10) · Hide |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Library · Arts and Music Programs: · Art · Arts & Crafts · Chorus · DJ Club · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Fitness · Yoga |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
| School Memberships | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Other school association(s) · New England Association of Schools and Colleges · Association of Independent Schools in New England (AISNE) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| Summer Program Details | View Summer Program Details |
| Summer Program Cost | $7,019 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Offers Post Graduate Year | Yes |
Contact the school
(508) 888-0489551 Route 6A, East Sandwich, Massachusetts 02537
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