The Richmond Montessori School

499 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA, 23229-0232
Tel: (804)740-0040
Grades: K - 9 | 321 students
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The Richmond Montessori School mission is to provide for each student a well-rounded, individualized education and developmental experience that is grounded in Montessori principles and that nurtures an enduring love of learning. RMS will be a model educational community that provides a creative, responsive learning environment, which nurtures each child's innate and unique tendency for growth and development, for the mutual benefit of the child, the family and the greater community. RMS strives for excellence in its programs, operations, staff and students. RMS strives to create a safe, caring, stable environment that is child-centered and community-oriented.

School Overview:
The Richmond Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 321 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 31% (VA School Avg.: 27%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 10:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)

School Notes:

  • The Richmond Montessori School mission is to provide for each student a well-rounded, individualized education and developmental experience that is grounded in Montessori principles and that nurtures an enduring love of learning. RMS will be a model educational community that provides a creative, responsive learning environment, which nurtures each child's innate and unique tendency for growth and development, for the mutual benefit of the child, the family and the greater community. RMS strives for excellence in its programs, operations, staff and students. RMS strives to create a safe, caring, stable environment that is child-centered and community-oriented.

Nearby Schools:

The Richmond Montessori School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
Grove Avenue Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Collegiate School
Gr. K-12 | 1 mi. away
St Mary's Catholic School
Gr. K-8 | 1.4 mi. away
River Road Ch Rch Presch Dev C
Gr. K | 1.4 mi. away
West End Montessori School
Gr. PK-6 | 1.5 mi. away

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