Richmond Academy serves 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-12. The student:teacher of Richmond Academy is 11:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Seventh Day Adventist.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Average class size: 100 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Richmond Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
116 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
100 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$10,600 to $14,400
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Cultivating curious and caring life-long learners, RTA promotes the finest blend of academic development in a nurturing Jewish environment.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Richmond Academy?
The application deadline for Richmond Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Richmond Academy is Charterhouse School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rudlin Torah Academy-Richmond Hebrew Day School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Richmond Child Development Cen (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
- miles
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3900 W Broad St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 239-1080
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 71 students Avg. class size: 8 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2
Richmond Child Development Cen
Daycare / Preschool
3319 Ellwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 355-5093
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 128 students
Cristo Rey Richmond High School
(Catholic)
304 N Sheppard St
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 447-4704
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-11 | 202 students
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(Catholic)
3100 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 254-8850
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 225 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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