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Riverside Preparatory Academy, est. in 1907, is one of the nation's premier college preparatory schools for young men in grades 6-12.
Riverside serves 250+ students from 13 countries. Our mission is to provide a supportive and challenging educational environment that fosters scholarly competence and intellectual curiosity, enhances spiritual and physical fitness, and develops leadership skills and the strength of character necessary for success in college and in life. The Academy is located one hour north of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. For more information, please call 800.462.2338 or visit http://www.riversideprep.org/admissions.
Club or Organization: Airsoft Team, Aviation Program, Civil Air Patrol, Color Guard, Drill Team, Honor Council, Horton Society (service club), JROTC, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Peer Tutoring Volunteers, Science National Honor Society, Weight training, Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs: Band, Video Production
Recreational Athletic Programs: Raider Team
School Notes
Established in 1907, Riverside Preparatory Academy is a college
preparatory boarding and day school for young men in grades 6-12.
The Academy offers a positive, challenging, and structured
environment that stresses hard work in the classroom and on the
athletic field. We promote leadership development through military
activities. Riverside Prep is an Army JROTC Honor Unitwith
Distinction. A student/teacher ratio of 12:1 provides each cadet
with the individual attention that enables success. Riverside also
offers a four-week summer school program. The school's 206-acre
campus is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains just north
of Atlanta in Gainesville, Ga.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
John Bassett - Bassett Furniture
Ira Middleberg (1966) - Attorney, Middleberg, Riddle & Gianna - New Orleans
Luis Proenza (1962) - President, University of Akron
Governor Felix Gonzales Canto - State of Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tommy Prothro (1938) - former coach with the LA Rams and San Diego Chargers
ADM. David McDonald (1924) - former U.S. Chief of Naval Operations (1963-1967)
Riverside Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $53,300 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Riverside Preparatory Academy?
The acceptance rate of Riverside Preparatory Academy is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.
Who are famous alumni from Riverside Preparatory Academy?
Riverside Preparatory Academy famous alumni include: John Bassett, Ira Middleberg (1966), Luis Proenza (1962), Governor Felix Gonzales Canto, Tommy Prothro (1938), ADM. David McDonald (1924), Judge E.J. Salcines, Mike Neveaux, Cee Lo Green and Peter Lyons.
What sports does Riverside Preparatory Academy offer?
Riverside Preparatory Academy offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Drill Team, Football, Lacrosse, Riflery, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling.
Grades: 6-12 | 237 students54.8 miles 4607 Burnt Hickory Road Marietta, GA 30064 (770) 420-2153
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School Reviews
52/27/2023
I am a grandmother of a student at RMA. Our sweet grandson in adolescence began to change into a student that didn`t attend class, did not do his school work, and began to disrespect adults. Since 9-2022 when he started attending RMA there has been a drastic positive change in his schooling, attitude, and respect for adults and his family. We now have our grandson back. He is thriving at the school by joining the Raiders, and Percussion Band, getting good grades, flying lessons, and becoming a leader. My husband and I feel that RMA has turned our grandson into a fine young leader that we always knew was possible. We are so glad his parents sent him to Riverside. It was worth the money, because either you pay now or later for the lawyer bills etc.
- Posted by Parent - Victoria Eynon grandmother
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