Riviera Preparatory School

What Riviera Preparatory School does

Riviera Schools is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational independent day school operating two campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Founded in 1950 as Riviera Day School in Coral Gables, the institution now serves students from preschool through grade 12 across two distinct campuses: the original Day School site at 6800 Nervia Street (PK-5) and the Riviera Preparatory School campus at 9775 SW 87th Avenue (grades 6-12), which relocated to a purpose-built facility on approximately 14 acres in 2011. The school reports a 9:1 student-teacher ratio, 26 Advanced Placement courses, 45 athletic teams, and outcomes including a 100% four-year college acceptance rate and 93% AP exam pass rate.

The academic program combines a fully departmentalized college-preparatory curriculum (grades 6-12) with structured enrichment pathways. Core instructional offerings include the Project Lead the Way STEM curriculum (engineering, biomedical science, computer science), a High School of Business partnership delivering honors-level economics, marketing, management, and finance culminating in a 20-hour observational internship, an Academic Enrichment Program for gifted learners (grades 1-5), Fine & Performing Arts, and a Learning Center for remediation and acceleration. Technology integration features one-to-one tablet computing for grades 3-12, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, coding instruction starting in kindergarten, and a cloud-based communications portal. Operational systems run on RenWeb (admissions/SIS), FACTS Tuition Management, FAST for financial aid assessment, Scoir and Common Application for college counseling, and Google Analytics.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition billed in ten installments (June through March), with tuition for 2026-2027 ranging from $23,600 (PK3-PK4) to $39,280 (grades 6-12) and approximately $3 million awarded annually in need- and merit-based financial aid for grades 6-12. Ancillary revenue streams include the Riviera Tennis Center (court rentals, clinics, private coaching, pickleball), summer programs (Junior Camp, Senior Camp, Summer School, Tennis Center Camps), and after-school activities. The customer base comprises individual families in the Miami metropolitan area and an international student cohort drawn from 58 countries, with direct-to-consumer admissions managed through online inquiry forms, campus tours, structured application deadlines, and word-of-mouth referrals from the established Riviera community.

Name

Riviera Preparatory School

Legal name

Riviera Schools

Website

https://rivieraschools.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Riviera Schools is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational PK-12 independent day school operating two campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida, serving families through college-preparatory academics, STEM and business curricula, athletics, and the Riviera Tennis Center, with 100% four-year college acceptance outcomes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private K-12 education
• College preparatory programs
• Independent day school
• STEM curriculum
• College counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Grades 6-12: Primary revenue stream from tuition fees for students in grades 6-12 at Riviera Preparatory School. Tuition includes books, digital licenses, tablets (for grades 3-12), and lunch. Payment in ten equal installments from June through March.
2. After School Activities & Care: Additional revenue from after school programs including Extended Care until 6:00 PM, tutoring, after school activities (arts, sports, music lessons), and swimming lessons.
3. Financial Aid Disbursement: School awards approximately $3 million annually in financial aid grants to students in grades 6-12, funded through school allocation.
4. Riviera Tennis Center: Revenue from tennis and pickleball court rentals, afterschool programming, adult clinics, private coaching, mini-camps, and facility rentals.
5. Summer Programs: Revenue from summer camp programs including Junior Camp (ages 3 to rising 2nd graders), Senior Camp (rising 2nd through 10th graders), Summer School (rising 6th through 12th graders), and Tennis Center camps.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Riviera Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational independent day school that delivers college preparatory education for students from preschool through 12th grade across two campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The school sells tuition-based enrollment (PK3 through grade 12) at $23,600-$39,280 annually, bundled with academic programs in STEM (Project Lead the Way), business (High School of Business), fine and performing arts, college counseling, and athletics, plus ancillary services including a Riviera Tennis Center and SAGE Dining food services.

Product overview

Riviera Preparatory School is a private, non-sectarian, co-educational independent day school serving students from preschool through grade 12 across two campuses in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The school operates its primary website as a unified platform and offers a portfolio of educational programs and services including: Academic Enrichment (for gifted students grades 1-5), High School of Business (curriculum partnership), Fine & Performing Arts (Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Arts), Learning Center (academic support), STEM (Project Lead the Way partnership for grades K-12), Technology Integration (one-to-one tablet program, coding curriculum), Summer Programs (camps and academic courses), College Counseling, Riviera Tennis Center (racquet sports facility), and Food Services (SAGE Dining). The school also provides extensive extracurricular activities including 45 athletic teams, honor societies, clubs, and community service programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Academic Enrichment Program Gifted and talented program for qualifying top scholars in grades 1-5 featuring specialized curriculum with enrichment activities, accelerated lessons, and interdisciplinary projects covering logic, leadership, problem-solving, and creative thinking.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% college acceptance rate to four-year colleges or universities
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Schools PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiviera is part of the International Schools Partnership, a global network of 100+ schools across 26 countries. This partnership connects Riviera students with peers and opportunities worldwide, enhancing the school's international perspective and resource sharing across institutions.
• SAGE Dining ServicesminorOthersSAGE Dining Services is the food service provider for Riviera Schools, preparing meals daily on both campuses. SAGE is the largest provider of food service to private independent schools in the country. They offer pre-approved menu choices analyzed by registered dietitians, cook from scratch daily using seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients.
• High School of BusinesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiviera Preparatory has partnered with High School of Business, sponsored by the Marketing and Business Administration Research and Curriculum Center. This partnership provides a scaffolding business curriculum using problem-based and project-based pedagogy. Students take courses in economics, marketing, management, and finance at the honors level, culminating with a required business-based observational internship.
• Project Lead the Way (PLTW)coreTechnology or IntegrationProject Lead the Way is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative STEM education curricular programs. PLTW teachers, university educators, engineering and biomedical professionals, and school administrators collaboratively designed the comprehensive curriculum to promote critical thinking, creativity, innovation, and real-world problem solving skills. Riviera's Engineering, Biomedical Science, and Computer Science teachers implement PLTW guidelines.
• Shahbaz Elite TrainingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessionally staffed basketball program for both Prep School and Day School students. The organization provides instruction in shooting, dribbling, conditioning, weaving, and blocking skills.
• Super Soccer StarsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides comprehensive soccer experience for Day School students with a superior coaching staff offering both recreational and competitive training.
• Miami SwimmingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHas been helping athletes of all ages achieve their best performance level in competitive swimming since 1998. Provides swim instruction for Day School and Prep School students.
• Tiki-Taka Soccer ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelops soccer skills through technical, tactical, and physical training for boys and girls at recreational and competitive levels for after school programs.
• Baptist Health South FloridaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of Riviera Schools Parents Club. Baptist Health is a major healthcare provider in South Florida supporting school community events and activities.
• DeLo Toro InsuranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum level sponsor of Riviera Schools Parents Club, supporting school community events and activities.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Palmer Trinity School: Private college-preparatory day school in Palmetto Bay (Miami-Dade) serving grades 6-12. Competes head-to-head with Riviera Prep for Miami families seeking rigorous college-prep academics and athletics.
• Belen Jesuit Preparatory School: Catholic, Jesuit college-preparatory school in Miami serving grades 6-12. Competes directly with Riviera Prep for college-prep-bound Miami families, particularly those prioritizing strong athletics and AP outcomes.
• Miami Country Day School: Independent, non-sectarian PK-12 day school in Miami-Dade County. Closely comparable in mission (college preparatory), grade span (PK-12), tuition band, and reliance on local Miami-Dade feeder families.
• Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart: Catholic, independent PK-12 day school in Coconut Grove. Comparable private school in the same Miami market with similar college-prep mission, full grade continuum, and premium tuition positioning.
• Ransom Everglades School: Private, non-sectarian college-preparatory day school in Coconut Grove/Miami serving grades 6-12. Direct competitor for the same Miami-area families seeking private college-prep education with strong AP and athletics offerings.

Regional players

• Saint Andrew's School: Independent, non-sectarian PK-12 day and boarding school in Boca Raton. Similar college-preparatory positioning and AP/athletics breadth; serves a broader South Florida catchment that overlaps Riviera's reach.
• Pine Crest School: Independent PK-12 college-preparatory school with campuses in Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Comparable premium private school model and AP/college outcomes, operating in the broader South Florida market rather than directly inside Miami-Dade.
• The Benjamin School: Independent PK-12 college-preparatory school in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Comparable in mission, tuition tier, and small-class academic model; serves a regional South Florida market that partially overlaps Riviera's reach.
• Berkeley Preparatory School: Independent PK-12 college-preparatory school in Tampa, FL. Similar premium private school positioning, AP and athletics breadth, and ISP-adjacent competitor profile within the broader Florida private-school landscape.
• American Heritage School: Large independent PK-12 school in Plantation, FL with strong college-prep reputation, extensive AP offerings, and athletics. Competes for South Florida families willing to consider schools outside Miami-Dade.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RivieraSchools
• Instagraminstagram.com/rivieraschoolsmiami

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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