Richmond Academy

Richmond Academy

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
12285 Patterson Ave,  Richmond, VA
4.2
4.5
159 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Average GPA
3.77
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$8,700
Religious Affiliation
Adventist

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
A
College Prep
A
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.77
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
16
Full Time Teachers
11
Part Time Teachers
5
Teachers in First or Second Year
6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
580
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
23
English
25
Reading
27
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
100%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Hispanic
44.8%
White
26%
Black
12.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
9.4%
Two or more races
7.3%

School Rankings

#2 Most Diverse Private HS in Virginia
#38 Best Christian Schools in Virginia
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Virginia Commonwealth University 19 Students
Southern Adventist University 12 Students
Andrews University 12 Students
University of Virginia 10 Students
Washington Adventist University 9 Students
James Madison University 6 Students
William & Mary 6 Students
Columbia University 6 Students
University of Richmond 6 Students
Brightpoint Community College 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 9 Students
Nursing 5 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 4 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 4 Students
Computer Science 3 Students
Political Science and Government 3 Students
Education 3 Students
Civil Engineering 3 Students
Architecture 2 Students
Architectural Engineering 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 32 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/16/2024
Richmond Academy is a school where every student feels welcome. We all feel like a connected family and share the same values.
5.0 Senior
3/22/2022
love this school it is so amazing , all staff are amazing and I'm hoping to use some of these scholarships for my room and board and for what i may use for my career
5.0 Senior
8/10/2019
I have attended RA for quite a while. I feel like the staff really care about me, my academic success and my spiritual growth.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 8 Reviews
5.0 other
1/29/2023
Sending me to Richmond Academy was one of the best decisions my parents made. The school is one big family and the teachers truly care about helping you learn and grow academically and spiritually. The workload and the study skills I learned there definitely prepared me for college. The smaller size...
1.0 parent
9/20/2022
My son attended first grade here for about 2 weeks before I pulled him out because he was being bullied. He was being physically assaulted at school. Other children were putting their hands on him outside of play. I listened to his second grade teacher gaslight him, disempower his expression and tri...
5.0 parent
6/25/2021
Fantastic results. The best experience so far! It is summer now and my daughter already is looking forward to going back to Richmond Academy. She loved it there. It's a place where education, leadership, independence, friendship, kindness, compassion, excellence and setting strong foundation for the...
5.0 parent
5/29/2021
Amazing school, awesome teachers, wonderful staff. Their new principal is so caring with the kids, you can see her walking the little kids to their parents every afternoon. Our daughter has been at RA since first grade and had two amazing God loving teachers. I appreciate everything they do.

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Richmond Academy is a private Adventist school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 12285 Patterson Ave in Richmond, VA. Annual tuition is $8,700. The school has a total enrollment of 159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Richmond Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A-. The average GPA is 3.77, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $973,945. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Steward School, Benedictine College Preparatory, Collegiate School, and more. Learn more about what Richmond has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Richmond Academy.

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