Richards Elementary School in Wahpeton, ND, serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6 in a rural community setting.
The school has a total enrollment of 5 students with a student–teacher ratio of 5:1, supported by one full–time teacher.
Richards Elementary is affiliated with the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and follows a Seventh Day Adventist religious orientation.
As a co–educational institution, the school offers a regular elementary education program within a small–town environment.
Tuition information and award recognitions are not specified for this Wahpeton K–6 private school.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Student Body
Total Students
5 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Richards Elementary School?
The application deadline for Richards Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Richards Elementary School is Hillcrest Academy (25.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Johns School (0.9 miles away)
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St. Johns School
(Catholic)
122 2nd St N
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
Wahpeton, ND 58075
(701) 642-6116
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students
St. Mary's School
(Catholic)
210 4th St N
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-5443
Breckenridge, MN 56520
(218) 643-5443
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students
Preschool at Trinity / Trinity Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1150 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-5847
24.5 miles
Gr: NS | 21 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hillcrest Academy![Hillcrest Academy Photo]( "Hillcrest Academy Photo")
(Other Lutheran)
610 Hillcrest Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 739-3371
25 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Our Lady Of Victory Elementary School
(Catholic)
426 W Cavour Ave
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
(218) 736-6661
25.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 157 students Tuition listed
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