Located in Johnstown, PA, Richland Academy is a co–ed Montessori school serving 92 students from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a small suburban community.
Founded in 1982, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 31:1 and employs three teachers.
Richland Academy maintains nonsectarian religious affiliation and is a member of both the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori International.
The student body includes approximately 7% students of color, reflecting some demographic diversity within the local population.
As a Montessori program in a suburban setting, Richland Academy provides early childhood education focused on pre–K and kindergarten levels in Johnstown.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- C. Joyce Page, founder
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richland Academy often compared to?
Richland Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Pressley Ridge Johnstown by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Richland Academy?
Richland Academy famous alumni include: C. Joyce Page, founder.
When is the application deadline for Richland Academy?
The application deadline for Richland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Richland Academy vs. Pressley Ridge Johnstown
The nearest high school to Richland Academy is Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pressley Ridge Johnstown (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 107 students
Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary
(Catholic)
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ![Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View]( "Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View")
(Catholic)
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
Center For Achievement
Special Education School
317 Power St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
7.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ![Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View]( "Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View")
(Catholic)
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cambria County Christian School
(Brethren)
561 Pike Rd
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-7406
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-7406
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
(Catholic)
728 Ben Franklin Hwy
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-7500
Ebensburg, PA 15931
(814) 472-7500
14.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Tuition listed
Emmanuel Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
480 Emmanuel Dr
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5291
Claysburg, PA 16625
(814) 239-5291
15.4 miles
Gr: PK-10 | 10 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary
(Catholic)
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ![Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View]( "Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View")
(Catholic)
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
Center For Achievement
Special Education School
317 Power St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
7.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 10 students
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 107 students
Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary
(Catholic)
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
125 Christian School Rd
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
Hollsopple, PA 15935
(814) 288-2588
8.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Cambria County Christian School
(Brethren)
561 Pike Rd
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-7406
Johnstown, PA 15909
(814) 749-7406
11.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Eagle View Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
191 Discovery Ln
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 444-8455
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 444-8455
9312.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
105 New Centerville Rd
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 445-6677
9312.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Somerset Area Jr-sr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
645 South Columbia Ave
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-2381
9312.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 1,054 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Somerset County Technology Center
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
281 Technology Drive
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
Somerset, PA 15501
(814) 443-3651
9314 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 11 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
North Star Central Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1215 Morris Ave
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
Boswell, PA 15531
(814) 629-5627
9315.7 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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