Admissions Overview

Welcome to Riverbend!

We are delighted by your interest in Riverbend! Our scenic South Natick campus is home to the premier Pre-K through 8th Grade Montessori school in the Boston Metrowest area. Riverbend is an independent school that features small class sizes, individualized learning, and a warm, nurturing community. The unique Montessori learning model allows students to flourish in ways that just aren’t possible at other schools. We can’t wait to meet you and work together to discover if Riverbend is right for your child!

Choosing a school can be challenging. We’re here to support you!

Riverbend is a place for families who expect more out of their school. Our personalized admissions process is designed to help you every step of the way as we work together to discern if Riverbend is the right fit for your child.

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Campus Tour

The best way to get to know Riverbend is to experience our campus, curriculum, and community for yourself. The beautiful setting and purpose-built learning spaces are the ideal location for an inspiring, individualized Montessori education. Watch this virtual campus tour to learn more about Riverbend, and schedule an in-person tour when you’re ready. We’re eager to meet you!

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Our Educational Philosophy

At Riverbend, we believe that deep learning happens within a collaborative community built upon mutual respect. Our Montessori approach and low student-to-teacher ratios allow our highly-trained teachers to follow each child through personalized learning plans, while also nurturing a strong sense of community.

Every child is supported to grow academically, socially, and emotionally through:

An individualized, academically challenging curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and problem solving
Small, mixed-age classrooms which provide opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and leadership development
Multi-year relationships with teachers which result in nurturing and mutually respectful partnerships
Collaborative learning opportunities which build students’ teamwork and project management skills

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Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy

Riverbend School is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and in its educational programs and activities. Riverbend strictly prohibits discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran status, natural or protective hairstyle, or any other class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Riverbend admits qualified students irrespective of protected class, and will not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the administration of its educational policies and programs, admission process, tuition, financial aid, or extracurricular activities. Furthermore, Riverbend will not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the recruitment and hiring of its employees or in the terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

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SBA Assistance

Learn more about Riverbend School’s participation in the Small Business Association Assistance program.