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River Ridge Academy

Bluffton, South Carolina · Grades PreK to 8 · Beaufort 01

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About River Ridge Academy

Located in Bluffton, South Carolina, River Ridge Academy is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. It reported 1,134 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Bluffton. With about 84.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.4 students per teacher. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. Beaufort 01 School District runs 32 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town within 10 miles of a larger urban area, in Beaufort County. Families comparing options will find 10 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	3050 River Ridge Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone	(843) 836-4600
School district	Beaufort 01
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	1,134
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	84.7
Students per teacher	13.4
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, fringe, Beaufort County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 450111001662). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Cross SchoolsPrivate, Episcopal · Grades PreK to 12Bluffton · 2.1 mi St Gregory the Great Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 6Okatie, SC · 2.6 mi Pritchardville ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bluffton · 2.6 mi Bluffton HighPublic · Grades 9 to 12Bluffton · 2.9 mi H. E. McCracken MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Bluffton · 3 mi Bluffton ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bluffton · 3.1 mi Okatie ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Bluffton · 3.7 mi Bluffton MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Bluffton · 4 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does River Ridge Academy serve?

River Ridge Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend River Ridge Academy?

River Ridge Academy reported 1,134 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Ridge Academy?

About 13.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 1,134 students and 84.7 teachers in federal data.

Is River Ridge Academy a public or charter school?

River Ridge Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is River Ridge Academy in?

River Ridge Academy is part of Beaufort 01 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/sc/beaufort-01-school-district/

Where is River Ridge Academy located?

River Ridge Academy is at 3050 River Ridge Drive, Bluffton, SC 29910. The phone number is (843) 836-4600.

How many other schools are near River Ridge Academy?

There are 10 other schools within 5 miles of River Ridge Academy in our directory.