About Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary is a K-5 school serving approximately 330 students and supported by roughly 80 staff members. Riverside is known as a warm, nurturing school community that takes student support seriously.

Located next to Princeton University, Riverside serves a vibrant and diverse population that includes families of visiting scholars, university faculty and staff, multilingual learners, and long-time local families. That creates a school community shaped by a wide range of experiences and perspectives.

Riverside is committed to strong instruction that meets students where they are and helps them continue to grow. In addition to differentiation within Tier 1 instruction, Riverside also offers strong special education programming and an enrichment program for students who need greater challenge.

Riverside prioritizes how students treat others and how they take part in the community. All students learn and practice Riverside’s Upstander Values by being Respectful, Responsible, Safe, and Positive. These values are reinforced throughout the school day and supported by the CharacterStrong social-emotional learning curriculum. 

Community is a defining part of the Riverside experience. Riverside regularly brings students, staff, and families together through assemblies, theme days, and schoolwide events that help create a joyful and connected environment.