Riverbend Prep

About Riverbend Prep

Riverbend Prep is a top-notch private school located in the heart of the city. Founded in 1986, the school has grown to become one of the most respected and sought-after institutions in the area.
At Riverbend Prep, students are provided with an education that is both challenging and rewarding. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a well-rounded learning experience, covering a wide range of topics from math and science to world languages and the arts. In addition, Riverbend Prep offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and community service opportunities.
The school’s faculty and staff are dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to grow and learn. The school’s small class sizes allow for personalized attention and the opportunity to form meaningful relationships with teachers and peers.
Riverbend Prep is committed to helping students reach their full potential. With its rigorous academic program, diverse extracurricular offerings, and supportive faculty and staff, Riverbend Prep is the perfect place to foster a lifelong love of learning.

Address:	5625 S 51st Ave Laveen, AZ 85339
Phone:	(602) 285-3003
Site:	riverbendprep.org
Grades:	Charter School
Enrollment:	278 students

Overview Riverbend Prep

Riverbend Prep serves 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Riverbend Prep placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Riverbend Prep

Riverbend Prep is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Riverbend Prep is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.