RIVERVIEW WEST SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

RIVERVIEW WEST SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 359 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 58 teachers, RIVERVIEW WEST SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 6:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RIVERVIEW WEST SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE, located at 160 Isabel St E in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public elementary school operating under the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is widely recognized for its robust Spanish-English dual language immersion program, which serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. By integrating both languages into daily instruction, the school aims to help students achieve high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy while fostering deep cross-cultural understanding.

Beyond its language immersion curriculum, Riverview West emphasizes a holistic approach to education that prioritizes both academic rigor and social-emotional development. The school is known for its supportive community atmosphere and its commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population. As part of the SPPS system, it strives to prepare students to be global citizens, leveraging its dual-language model to provide a unique learning environment that bridges traditional academic standards with practical, real-world communication skills.

For more information, contact RIVERVIEW WEST SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE at (651) 293-8665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.