Richland Academy

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
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)

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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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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