River Oaks School is an independent, co-educational, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school.
Dedicated to the development of the total child, River Oaks School offers a curriculum which encourages the intellectual, creative, physical, social, and moral development of its students.
Within an environment of trust, honesty, and respect, River Oaks School strives to foster in the individual the capability for critical thinking and the ability to act decisively, thoughtfully, and responsibly.
Founded in 1969, River Oaks School has grown from eight grades housed in temporary buildings to pre-kindergarten three-year-old classes through twelfth grade on a beautiful twenty-acre campus.
The facility now includes science and computer labs in lower, middle, and upper schools, a cafeteria, gymnasium, art and music rooms, and athletic fields.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
River Oaks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Sports offered
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-12
Year Founded
1969
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
212 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
21%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 13:1
List of Courses Offered
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13 sports
Sports
School Notes
- River Oaks School is an independent, co-educational, nonsectarian, college-preparatory day school.
- Dedicated to the development of the total child, River Oaks School offers a curriculum which encourages the intellectual, creative, physical, social, and moral development of its students.
- Within an environment of trust, honesty, and respect, River Oaks School strives to foster in the individual the capability for critical thinking and the ability to act decisively, thoughtfully, and responsibly.
- Founded in 1969, River Oaks School has grown from eight grades housed in temporary buildings to pre-kindergarten three-year-old classes through twelfth grade on a beautiful twenty-acre campus.
- The facility now includes science and computer labs in lower, middle, and upper schools, a cafeteria, gymnasium, art and music rooms, and athletic fields.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are River Oaks School often compared to?
River Oaks School is often viewed alongside schools like Ouachita Christian School by visitors of our site.
What sports does River Oaks School offer?
River Oaks School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Drill Team, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Weightlifting. River Oaks School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Louisiana for most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for River Oaks School?
The application deadline for River Oaks School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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