Gainesville, GA · 9–12
Last verified August 20, 2026
2001 Riverside Dr, 30501 · (678) 696-2302
Enrollment
288
Student:teacher
11:1
Published tuition
$19,800–$68,000
Application fee
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Head of school
Robert Brittain Daniel
President
Curriculum & special classes
Riverside Military Academy is a private, boarding, preparatory school serving young men through middle school in grades 6 through 8 and high school in grades 9 through 12. The academic program focuses on preparing students for college and beyond, with an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of 12.
Financial aid
Riverside offers a need-based financial assistance program to alleviate a portion of the tuition for families. 69% of families receive financial aid, with over $2 million awarded in 2024-2025 and an average award of $11,200 per family.
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Admissions
Admissions are open for boys in 6th-12th grades. The school proudly implements a military model of education. Families are encouraged to apply early for fall enrollment due to a rolling admissions policy when space is available.
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Rolling admissions, but early application for fall enrollment is encouraged.
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Non-refundable $100 application fee (waived if attending an Open House), three letters of recommendation (counselor/principal, English teacher, math teacher), copies of existing professional reports (IEP, 504, or discipline), and transcripts for the previous two years. Applicants must be academically capable of participating in a college preparatory curriculum, physically capable of participating in marching and military activities, and amenable to the disciplined life inherent in the military model of education.
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