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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3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Charterhouse School ![Charterhouse School Photo]( "Charterhouse School Photo")
Special Education School
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
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charterhouse School ![Charterhouse School Photo]( "Charterhouse School Photo")
Special Education School
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
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
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
6001 Grove Avenue
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 288-2804
2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3400 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 272-9517
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 616 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3809 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 353-1110
- miles
Gr: K-8 | 101 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Charterhouse School ![Charterhouse School Photo]( "Charterhouse School Photo")
Special Education School
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
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(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
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
1701 Byrd Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 612-1947
1.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 193 students
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Location
Miles
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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
St. Benedict Catholic School ![St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.]( "St. Benedict Catholic School Photo - St. Benedict Catholic School on the corner of Grove and Belmont, is located in the historic Museum District of Richmond, Virginia.")
(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
Richmond Preparatory Christian Academy
(Christian)
400 South Addison Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 545-3108
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students
1301 Robin Hood Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 377-8024
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 191 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jamess Childrens Center
Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
1205 W Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 358-9788
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 46 students
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Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
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19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
9106.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Moseley Elementary School
(Math: 87%)
7100 Magnolia Green Parkway
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 639-8914
9106.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 972 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
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(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
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Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 30%10
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(804) 598-5710
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
9107.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
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(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
9107.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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