[2] Riverside Christian School began in 1973 as a ministry of West Side Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev.

[3] Riverside has become an independent corporation because of its projected future expansion, while still remaining a part of the Christian community.

In the early 80s, West Side Baptist Church built a new building at 6901 Summitview Avenue.

Other traditions at Riverside Christian School include community service projects at each grade level, all-school Praise Chapel at Thanksgiving, Easter chapel, two major musical/drama productions each year, an all-day Festival of Fine Arts and open house, weekly chapels, swimming or skating parties to celebrate the end of each semester, junior-high and senior-high retreats, the 8th grade East Coast Colonial Tour, and High School homecoming, tolo, prom, and senior trip.

Prom is traditionally planned by the Junior class student council and includes entertainment and dining.