Richmond Academy was established in 1911. It has been in continual operation, although at different locations, since that time. It owes its beginning to the early members of what is now known as the Patterson Avenue Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Richmond Academy has a rich heritage based on the philosophy that an individual’s purpose is to love and serve God and his or her fellow man.  Because of its dedication to Christian education, Richmond Academy has now evolved into a multi-ethnic, accredited K-12 school where faith and academics have been successfully integrated.

Accreditation

Richmond Academy is operated in conjunction with the Potomac Conference and North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. It is accredited by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists Board of Education K-12, the Virginia Council for Private Education Commission on Accreditation, and the Virginia State Department of Education. Richmond Academy is one of over 5,600 schools, colleges and universities operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. These schools are located worldwide in 145 countries and educate over 1,100,000 students annually.

Faculty

Richmond Academy boasts a high level of academic achievement and classroom experience among its teachers, and an outstanding teacher retention rate. Throughout the years of its operation, the Academy’s teachers have always been committed to preparing students well to meet their goals. Whether a student is going into the workplace, a trade school, college or university, Richmond Academy’s faculty will provide the essential, nurturing educational base required to meet the challenges of the future. Click here to learn more about our faculty.

Enrollment

Enrollment at Richmond Academy averages 100 students with 7 full-time faculty members and a number of part-time and support staff. Richmond Academy is a strong supporter of the unique learning opportunities available in a multi-grade classroom environment. Classes at the Academy consist of two grade levels per room. Classroom size varies, but is usually not larger than 20 students. The excellent student to teacher ratio also varies between classes, but generally doesn’t exceed 20:1 and is often less.

Tuition

Historically, Richmond Academy has been dedicated to ensuring the availability of affordable Christian education. Financial aid is also available for those who qualify. Click here to find out more about the different tuition packages or contact the school business office at (804) 353-0036.

You can take advantage of the rich history of Adventist education by enrolling your child as a part of the Richmond Academy family, and making quality, faith-based education an integral part of his or her life.