RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER

RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 78 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 21 teachers, RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER, located in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves as a specialized facility within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Unlike a traditional K-12 school, River Bend focuses on providing therapeutic and academic support for students who require an alternative learning environment. The center is designed to assist students with significant behavioral, emotional, or social needs, offering smaller class sizes and a highly structured setting to ensure that students can continue their education while receiving intensive personalized support.

The school operates with a multidisciplinary approach, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional learning and mental health services. By collaborating with special education staff and support professionals, River Bend aims to help students develop the coping strategies and academic skills necessary to succeed, with the ultimate goal of supporting their transition back to a general education setting whenever possible. The center reflects the district’s broader commitment to inclusive education, ensuring that students who face unique challenges have access to specialized resources within the public school system.

For more information, contact RIVER BEND EDUCATIONAL CENTER at (612) 668-2884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.