River Valley Charter School
Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950-4001
How it compares in Newburyport
River Valley Charter School is one of 2 Montessori schools in Newburyport, and one of 2 with an AMS or AMI affiliation. It is the only public, tuition-free Montessori option in Newburyport.
Visit & contact
- Address
- 2 Perry Way
Newburyport, MA 01950-4001 - Phone
- (978) 465-0065
- Website
- rivervalleycharter.org ↗
Facts & figures
From government filings and independent surveys — not the school's own marketing.
- Classrooms
3 Primary · 3 Lower Elementary · 2 Upper Elementary
8 lead teachers · 8 assistants
- Student-teacher ratio
11.5 : 1
288 students · 25 full-time-equivalent teachers
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
- District
River Valley Charter (District)
U.S. Dept. of Education public school data (CCD), 2023
Programs, tuition & schedule
Quoted from rivervalleycharter.org."The mission of River Valley Charter School is to provide a rigorous academic program based on the Montessori philosophy and rooted in the history, culture, and ecology of the Merrimack River Valley."
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How to apply
Quoted from rivervalleycharter.org.- Lottery-based enrollment
- Attend open house / tour
Deadlines: 2026-27 enrollment closed; 2027-28 applications coming soon
Source: school's homepage ↗
About River Valley Charter School
River Valley Charter School is a Montessori school (public) in Newburyport, Massachusetts serving ages 5 - 15 years — AMS Member. The mission of River Valley Charter School is to provide a rigorous academic program based on the Montessori philosophy and rooted in the history, culture, and ecology of the Merrimack River Valley.
Where is River Valley Charter School located? ⌃
2 Perry Way, Newburyport, MA 01950-4001
What is the phone number for River Valley Charter School? ⌃
River Valley Charter School can be reached at (978) 465-0065.
Is River Valley Charter School accredited? ⌃
River Valley Charter School lists the following accreditations or affiliations on its website: Massachusetts Charter School (chartered).
How much is tuition at River Valley Charter School? ⌃
Per River Valley Charter School's own website: Public charter school - no tuition
How do you apply to River Valley Charter School? ⌃
River Valley Charter School's admissions process: Lottery-based enrollment; Attend open house / tour.
What ages does River Valley Charter School serve? ⌃
River Valley Charter School serves children aged 5 - 15 years.
What is the website for River Valley Charter School? ⌃
The official website is rivervalleycharter.org.