Very Good
#132 of 457 private schools in VA
Top 29% of private schools
Richmond Academy
School · Richmond, VA
A private school in Richmond, VA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
12285 PATTERSON AVE, Richmond, VA 23238
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in VA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in VA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Richmond Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,286
Median home value
$392,500
Median rent
$1,679/mo
College educated
56.3%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23238; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Steward SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,626 | Compare → |
| Temple Beth EL SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | PK–10 | 3.2 mi | 89 | Compare → |
| Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 293 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Richmond Academy is listed in Richmond, VA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Richmond Academy
Richmond Academy is a private school in Richmond, VA, serving approximately 110 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #132 of 457 private schools in VA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richmond Academy
What grades does Richmond Academy serve?
Richmond Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Richmond Academy?
Richmond Academy has an enrollment of approximately 110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richmond Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Richmond Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Richmond Academy rank in VA?
Richmond Academy ranks #132 of 457 private schools in VA.
What is Richmond Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Richmond Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Richmond Academy a private school?
Yes, Richmond Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Richmond Academy a religious school?
Richmond Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 110
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 183 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Goochland County
- Phone
- (804) 784-0036
- Area population (ZIP 23238)
- 25,893
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23238; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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