Riverside Preparatory Academy was founded in 1907. It is private boarding school located in Gainesville, GA. It offers comprehensive programs that teach a variety of competences and life skills. The tuition is average for an American military academy. Boys from grade 7 to 12 are trained academically, athletically, and undergo leadership development. It is considered one of the leading college preparatory schools for boys in the United States. It has a long tradition of excellence and students that have gone on to great careers internationally. The campus encompasses 206 acres of land on the shoreline of Lake Sidney Lanier. Students come from over 30 countries and 30 states to attend the unique experience offered to cadets of Riverside Military Academy. They currently have specialized summer programs that focus on career opportunities and academic development.