Riverway Learning Community, is a Minnesota Charter Public School and has several distinguishing characteristics.

• PreK-12th Grade
• Small Size - maximum capacity of 130 students
• 1:5 Staff-to-Student Ratio
• In-House Food Service - many "cooked from scratch" items on the menu
• Transportation Service - Riverway has prioritized transportation
• Community as Classroom - Riverway students take a lot of field trips to get out into the community for learning experiences.
• Inclusive Special Education
• School Meetings - All students and staff meet weekly at a Monday Morning Meeting.
• Environmental Education - helping students develop a sense of environmental awareness.
• Tuesday Afterschool Activities - activities including canoeing; hiking; biking; Mind, Body, Spirit; Art; Wall Ball; Carpet Bowling; Role Playing Games; and Do-It-Yourself.
• Thursday Afterschool Academic Support - All staff are on deck ready to help during this support time.