Welcome to Riverside Christian School! We’re honored that you are considering RCS for your child’s education. To ensure a smooth and efficient admissions process, please review the steps below carefully and complete them in the order listed.
Important Admissions Notice
Please do not complete the Application before submitting an Inquiry.
Applications submitted prior to completing the Inquiry process will not be reviewed or processed by the Admissions Office. Additionally, application fees are non-refundable, so following the correct admissions sequence is very important.
Admissions Process Overview
Submit an Inquiry and Required Student Records
Apply for Scholarships
Complete the Admissions Interview
Receive Acceptance and Complete the Application
Complete Enrollment
Step 1: Submit an Inquiry (Required)
Complete the Online Inquiry
All prospective families must begin by submitting an Inquiry through FACTS:
Submit Required Student Records
After completing the Inquiry, please email the following documents to:
admissions@riversidewranglers.com
Required documents:
Student’s most recent report card
Current standardized test scores
Copy of IEP or 504 Plan (if applicable)
Transcript (required for students entering grades 6–12)
Recommendation Forms
Two recommendation forms are required as part of the admissions process.
After your Inquiry is submitted, recommendation form links will be emailed directly to you.
Important: Recommendation forms must be submitted directly by the recommender. Forms submitted by parents will not be accepted, even if completed by the recommender.
Please Note: Interviews cannot be scheduled until all required documents and recommendation forms have been received.
Step 2: Apply for Scholarships (Grades K–12)
Families are encouraged to apply for available scholarships through Step Up For Students:
You will find eligibility requirements, checklists, and application instructions for:
Private School Scholarships
- Unique Abilities (UA) Scholarships for qualifying Applicants
- FTC: Florida Tax Credit Scholarship
- FES-EO: Family Empowerment Scholarship for Educational Options
Important Scholarship Information: If your child has an IEP, a 504 Plan, or a qualifying diagnosis listed by Step Up For Students, your child may qualify for the Unique Abilities (UA) Scholarship. Please review the guidelines.
We strongly recommend applying for the UA Scholarship first to help reduce out-of-pocket tuition expenses. Please ensure all required documentation is ready before submitting your application.
Step 3: Admissions Interview
Once all required documents and scholarship information have been received, our Admissions Office will reach out to you to schedule an interview.
Admissions Decisions
Following the interview, families will receive one of the following admissions decisions:
Acceptance
Your child has been offered enrollment at Riverside Christian School. Acceptance must be confirmed within 10 days.
Wait List
Your child qualifies for admission, but all available seats are currently filled. Please note that wait list positions do not carry over from year to year.
Non-Acceptance
Your child was not offered enrollment at Riverside Christian School.
Step 4: Application (Invitation Only)
Applications are completed by invitation only after acceptance.
Applications submitted before acceptance will not be processed, and application fees are non-refundable.
Accepted families will receive a welcome email with detailed instructions for completing the application process.
Application Fee $22 non-refundable application fee per child
Step 5: Enrollment
Once the application has been submitted and processed, families will receive instructions for completing the enrollment packet.
Enrollment Fee
$150 non-refundable enrollment fee per family is due at the time of enrollment submission
Enrollment Packet Requirements
Please have the following documents ready to upload:
Copy of your child’s birth certificate
Immunization record
Social Security card
Parent/guardian driver’s license
Recent well-child physical (Sports physicals do not meet this requirement)
Important Wellness Exam Reminder
Please ensure all forms are fully completed, especially the first page of the wellness exam. The parent/guardian section must be completed before submission.
Non-Discriminatory Statement
Riverside Christian School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Riverside Christian School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in the administration of educational policies, admissions, scholarships, or school-sponsored programs.