Expand Your Child’s Learning Opportunities!


River Grove is a K-6, tuition-free public charter school in Marine on St. Croix, MN, just minutes north of Stillwater, MN. River Grove’s community school structure, natural surroundings, and small school environment create the ideal blend of social, developmental, and academic benefits for your child. Read our latest news here!
- Our highly educated, experienced, and enthusiastic teachers mean your kids are academically challenged and ready to succeed in their next steps
- Supportive, small school setting
- Enriched band and orchestra meets twice per week and starts in 4th grade
- Extra time at lunch and to play or explore outdoors
- Natural setting takes learning beyond the classroom
- Free busing for District 834 residents
Into the Outdoors

Children need a broad variety of learning experiences and settings. Our stunning forest campus gets students out of traditional classrooms, turning our many alternative learning spaces into a springboard for everyday curriculum. [ READ MORE ]
A Small Community School with Experienced and Dedicated Teachers
Our engaged families and community members partner with our exceptional staff to ensure students succeed academically; are supported socially, emotionally, and physically; and learn in a safe and healthy environment. [ READ MORE ]
A Place Where Children Thrive
Our teacher-powered school empowers your child's educators to determine the curriculum and delivery, enabling innovative, responsive, and personalized teaching methods. Why? Because students are happier and more engaged in their own learning! [ READ MORE ]
Check Out River Grove's Merchandise Store!
Options for both youth and adults include t-shirts, sweatshirts, fleece, masks, and more! As a great bonus, the school receives 15% of all sales as a donation back to the school. [ READ MORE ]
UPDATE — RIVER GROVE CLOSED Wed, Jan 4, 2023
The National Weather Service is predicting an additional 2-5 inches of snow with possible freezing drizzle or rain. Area road conditions, and our rural roads, remain a major safety concern for buses and parent transportation. River Grove will be closed for Wednesday, Jan 4, 2023. Be safe everyone!
Public Notice: January 2023 Board Meeting
Regular Meeting: January 30, 2022, 5:00pm The regular Board of Directors Meeting for River Grove: A Marine Area Community School will take place in person on the River Grove campus (Commons building).
Open House for New Students, Saturday Feb. 11, 2023
Public Notice: December 2022 Board Meeting
Regular Meeting: December 19, 2022, 5:00pm The regular Board of Directors Meeting for River Grove: A Marine Area Community School will take place in person on the River Grove campus (Commons building).