Riverside Military Academy
Tel: 1-800-462-2338
2001 Riverside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
Gainesville, GA 30501
- Located one hour north of Atlanta, Georgia, Riverside Military Academy has remained one of the nation's premier college preparatory academies for young men in grades 7-12 since 1907.
- 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.
Upcoming Events and News:
Alumni Reviews Review School
- Review Description
- Belmont university Riverside Military Academy was one of the best experiences of my life. It taught me the values of hard work and camaraderie. Along with giving me the opportunity to travel across three nation and. . .
- Georgia Institute of Technology Ricerside is an all-male Military Academy so there is mandatory participation in the JROTC program 24/7. So the structure and disciplinary aspects of the school certainly help graduates stand out, especially if they have any. . .
- Appalachian State University The ROTC program helped shape the framework of how Riverside operates, and as a "Military Academy" it of course had to have that component. This really helped with the direction the education took as well. . .
- Bethel College(now Bethel University Riverside is arguably the finest military boarding school in America. RMA has modern,and overall superior facilities,with ever expanding opportunities to utilize them. The faculty is carefully screened in order to have great academics. All of. . .
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute Cadets at RMA were responsible for many aspects of day-to-day life including discipline, dorm conduct, military drills and inspections all focused on leadership development. . .
- Show more reviews (0 reviews)
Top 10 Placements
Similar Size Schools Military Schools All-Boys Schools
Listed among the top 10 schools with > 400 students (out of 104 schools) for:
- Category Attribute
- Boarding Focus High percentage of boarding students
| Definition of Terms 2017 School Data | Riverside Military | Boarding School Avg. |
| School Focus | College-Prep Military | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered | 7-12 | 7-12 |
| School Type | All-boys | Co-ed |
| Supports Learning Differences (LD) | Yes | Yes |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1907 | 1910 |
| Campus Size | 206 acres | 106 acres |
Student Body
| Enrollment | 550 students | 300 students |
| % Students of Color | 25% | 20% |
| % International Students | 25% | 20% |
| % Students Boarding | 95% | 68% |
| Average SAT Score | 1323 | * National Avg. »View |
| Average ACT score | 20 | *National Avg. » View |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
Academics and Faculty
| Saturday Classes | No | No |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniform) | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | 1:7 |
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 17 |
| ESL Courses Offered | Yes | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 75% | 70% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
Finances
| Endowment Size | $40 million | $17 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $38,040 | $53,500 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $17,555 | $29,000 |
| Tuition international students | $43,605 | $47,745 |
| % Students on Financial Aid | 50% | 37% |
| Avg. Financial Aid Grant | 15000 | $22,734 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
Admission
| Application Deadline | None / Rolling | Jan. 15 |
| SSAT Required | No | Yes |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 55% |
| Director of Admissions | Ben Allen | |
Course Listings
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
AP / Advanced Courses
| # of AP / Advanced Courses Offered | 15 | 17 |
| Courses | Biology, Calculus (AB), Chemistry, Computer Science, English Language & Composition, English Literature & Composition, Human Geography, Physics, Physics C, Physics II, Psychology, Statistics, U.S. Government, U.S. History, World History | |
Sports
| # Interscholastic Sports Offered | 13 | 14 |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Lacrosse, Marksmanship, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Wrestling | |
Extracurriculars
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 37 | 23 |
| Extracurriculars | Club or Organization: Academic Bowl, Boy Scouts of America, Color Guard, Community Service Club, Comprehensive Fitness Club, Cyber Eagles, Debate Club, Drama Club, Drill Team, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fencing Club, Golf Club, Honor Council, International Club, JETS-TSA Club, Jewish Students Association, JROTC, Library Forum, Model United Nations, National History Club, National Honor Society, O.R. Horton Society, Peer Tutoring Association, Red Cross Club, Russian Club, Science National Honor Society, Technology Club, Tennis Club, Tri-M Music Honor Society, Ultimate Frisbee, Yearbook Arts and Music Programs: Band, Chorus Recreational Athletic Programs: Airsoft Club, Fishing Club, Get Fit, Sailing Clu | |
College Matriculation
| Year: 2014 - 2015 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled) | |
| The Citadel | 8 | |
| University of North Georgia | 7 | |
| Auburn University | 6 | |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | 4 | |
| U.S. Military Academy - West Point | 4 | |
| University of Arizona | 4 | |
| Marion Military Institute | 3 | |
| Embry Riddle Aeronautical University | 2 | |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 2 | |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | 2 | |
School Notes
- Through the academy's military structure, cadets learn self-discipline, honor, and leadership skills
- Riverside's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)has been designated as a JROTC Honor Unit with Distinction for over 80 years. This means that Riverside can recommend up to 5 cadets per year to the 5 federal service academies.
- Riverside also offers a "Dual Enrollment" program. For qualified senior cadets, they can enroll and take online college courses while taking classes simultaneously at Riverside.
- Riverside offers a Georgia Driver's Education course for young men who would like to obtain their Driver's License. In addition, we also offer a Flight Program for young men interested in obtaining their pilot's license.
- The Academy offers a 4-week summer school program each year.
- Riverside is located one hour north of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The Commandant's office can make shuttle arrangments for our cadets needing transportation to and from the airport.
- LD types supported: Mild Learning Differences
- School accreditations: SACS;SAIS;NAIS;SABS
- 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)
- Judge E.J. Salcines - Retired Judge, Florida Appellate Court
- Mike Neveaux - Retired Chief Pilot, Los Angeles Police Dept. Air Support Division
- Jeffrey Weiner - Criminal Trial Lawyer-Miami, FL
- Peter Lyons - Retired Lawyer, California; Author
- Submit Review for Riverside Military Academy
Related Schools
Show me:
- People that viewed Riverside Military Academy also viewed these schools: Camden Military Academy, Hargrave Military Academy, Fork Union Military Academy, Fishburne Military School and Missouri Military Academy.
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grades: 7-12, PG | 300 students 181.5 miles520 Hwy. 1 North
Camden, SC 29020
800-948-6291181.57-12, PG300 - Grades: 7-12, PG | 250 students 303.1 miles200 Military Drive
Chatham, VA 24531
800-432-2480303.17-12, PG250 - Grades: 7-12, PG | 535 students 391.2 milesP.O. 278, 4744 James Madison Hwy
Fork Union, VA 23055
1-800-462-3862391.27-12, PG535 - Grades: 7-12 | 170 students 377.4 miles225 S. Wayne Avenue
Waynesboro, VA 22980
1-800-946-7773377.47-12170 - Grades: 7-12, PG | 220 students 556.2 miles204 Grand Street
Mexico, MO 65265
573-581-1776556.27-12, PG220
Recent Articles
June 29, 2018
Applying to boarding school requires completing a sheaf of forms. We look at how to accomplish this important task.
May 09, 2018
Inevitably at some point while you are looking at boarding schools, your child will ask what it's like living at boarding school. Here are some answers to those questions.
May 03, 2018
The quality of a summer camp depends very much on the quality and experience of the folks running it. When you select a summer program run by a boarding school, you are getting a program with experienced, well-organized professionals at the helm. More here.
Featured Schools
