A Community for Inquisitive, Compassionate, and Engaged Learners.
Welcome to Riverdale Grade School, where our commitment to excellence, small class sizes, and a unique educational experience helps students thrive academically and personally
Recognized for Excellence
Riverdale Grade School is consistently recognized as a top public school in Oregon for academic excellence, dedicated faculty, and an engaged community.
Our small class sizes and tailored instructional support allow teachers to know every child personally, fostering both high academic achievement and emotional well-being.
The Riverdale Experience
Our personalized approach ensures every student receives the targeted support and challenge they need to thrive academically and socially.
Dedicated daily blocks—WIN (“What I Need”) for K–4 and FLEX for 5–8—provide individualized instruction, skill enrichment, and faculty check-ins without interrupting core class time.
Field Studies
Our Field Studies program offers K–8 students hands-on experiences through immersive trips that connect classroom learning directly to the world around them.
From primary nature studies to the 5th-grade Mount St. Helens study, Outdoor School, coastal research, and the 8th-grade Ashland Shakespeare capstone, students build confidence, independence, and real-world skills.
Primary & Middle Academics
Our K–8 academic program balances foundational skill mastery in literacy and math with rich conceptual inquiry and critical thinking.
K–4 classes benefit from an equitable ABCD specials rotation (Library, Art, Music, PE), while 7th and 8th graders choose from dynamic electives including STEM, Podcasting, Leadership, and Studio Art.
Arts & Electives
Visual arts, music, and creative electives are integral parts of daily life at Riverdale Grade School, encouraging self-expression and creative problem-solving.
Students participate in visual art studios, instrumental music, choir, and hands-on maker spaces, giving every child opportunities to discover new passions and showcase their creative talents.
Athletics & Community Activities
Riverdale Grade School offers a wide range of athletic programs and after-school activities that promote physical wellness, teamwork, and school spirit.
Whether playing Falcon youth sports, participating in student council, joining chess club, or engaging in community service projects, students build strong relationships and active habits.
Evidence-Based Curriculum Adoption
Riverdale Grade School maintains a systematic 7-Year Curriculum Adoption Cycle aligned with Oregon standards to ensure high academic rigor across all grade levels.
Through research-backed teacher selection, classroom piloting, outcome evaluation, and community engagement, our instructional materials remain current, effective, and challenging.