The River School

The River School A premier educational program for children 18 months through Grade 5 in Northwest Washington, DC.

The River School’s innovative educational model pairs a master’s level educator and a speech language pathologist in each classroom, and focuses on language, literacy and social development. Classroom practice emphasizes experiential and collaborative learning, using thematic curriculum to seamlessly integrate literacy, math, science, drama, music, art, physical education and yoga. The River Schoo

l’s unique inclusion program is internationally acclaimed. Most students (85% or more) are children with normal hearing; each classroom includes a few children with hearing loss who use cochlear implants or hearing aids. The teaching team supports all of the children in the classroom, with every student greatly benefiting from the rich educational experience. The River School is located in northwest Washington DC, west of Georgetown and convenient to the Maryland and Virginia suburbs. It offers the advantages of a neighborhood setting and is near a public library, shopping and parks.

One of our favorite community traditions is this Saturday, May 2: RiverWalk & Spring Picnic! Join us at Carderock Recrea...
04/28/2026

One of our favorite community traditions is this Saturday, May 2: RiverWalk & Spring Picnic! Join us at Carderock Recreation Area near Potomac, MD from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm (alumni breakfast at 10:30 am). Free to attend! bit.ly/26RiverWalk

04/28/2026
We're hosting a Spring Admission Open House for parents and caregivers Monday, April 27 at 8:45 am. Join us for coffee, ...
04/17/2026

We're hosting a Spring Admission Open House for parents and caregivers Monday, April 27 at 8:45 am. Join us for coffee, conversation and tours of our innovative program for children 18 months - Grade 5! Register at riverschool.net

Our families came together in an incredible way at our 'Après Ski for Scholarship' Auction! With the community's generos...
02/27/2026

Our families came together in an incredible way at our 'Après Ski for Scholarship' Auction! With the community's generosity, more students will have access to the transformative education that makes River so special. We're deeply grateful to everyone who gave, volunteered and celebrated earlier this month! 🏂🎉💙

It's a very special day for The River School and Potomac River clinic communities! 🦻🎉
02/25/2026

It's a very special day for The River School and Potomac River clinic communities! 🦻🎉

02/12/2026
02/12/2026

Olympic fever was running high at River today as we cheered on Conor McDermott-Mostowy in the 1,000 Meter Speed Skating event!

02/06/2026

Last chance! The drawing for $10,000 in tuition to any school in the US is tomorrow (Feb. 7) at Après Ski for Scholarship. Don’t miss your chance to win big and support Scholarship at River. 🎟️❄️ bit.ly/Raffle4River

02/04/2026

We’re getting ready 🎿✨ Après Ski for Scholarship is almost here! Join us Saturday, February 7 as we celebrate and support our students. bit.ly/RiverAuction26

Winter weather got you down? Think summer! Register for Camp River, open to children ages 3 to 10. Camp runs June 29 - A...
01/22/2026

Winter weather got you down? Think summer! Register for Camp River, open to children ages 3 to 10. Camp runs June 29 - August 7, and you can sign up by the week or for all 6 weeks at a discount. Learn more at CampRiverSummer.com.

Address

4880 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Washington D.C., DC
20007

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12023373554

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