The Rivers School

About

The Rivers School is an independent day school for grades 6 through 12 in Weston, MA, with 535 students, small class sizes, extraordinary faculty, a 55-acre campus, cutting-edge facilities, and endless possibilities. Founded in 1915 and drawing students from 85 Massachusetts cities and towns, Rivers is a welcoming, intentionally diverse community that fosters outstanding achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts. The school’s guiding philosophy of Excellence with Humanity informs every aspect of life at Rivers, from the classroom to the stage, from the playing field to the community and the wider world.

Rivers’ dynamic and challenging curriculum rewards curiosity, ignites creativity, and teaches students to be independent, critical thinkers. In the Middle School, students learn from enthusiastic, caring teachers in a purposefully designed, experiential learning environment. Upper School students enjoy a balance between individual achievement and collaborative learning, allowing them to grow, thrive, and meet the challenges of a rigorous academic program that prepares them for selective colleges and universities and beyond.

Extracurriculars

Summer science internships

Robotics and engineering in state-of-the-art labs

Athletics: 21 varsity teams; over 55 Middle and Upper School athletic teams

Special programs in Interdisciplinary Studies, Bioethics, Independent science research

Four major theater productions annually; Student-run coffee houses showcasing student talent; 15 Middle and Upper School Performing Ensembles

Nearly 50 co-curricular clubs and leadership organizations, including academic clubs, debate and Model UN teams, affinity groups, and community engagement initiatives

Student travel opportunities including educational trips to Spain, China, France, the American South, and Cuba

Enrollment

535