Riverview School serves 820 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverview School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverview School's student population of 820 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 149 teachers has grown by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
149 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverview School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
52%
31%
Black
12%
15%
White
13%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Riverview School often compared to?
Riverview Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ps/is 78 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Riverview School?
820 students attend Riverview School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Riverview School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverview School?
Riverview School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverview School offer ?
Riverview School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverview School part of?
Riverview School is part of Nyc Special Schools - District 75.
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