Our Approach

Why Richmond Primary?

Because every child deserves to be known.

Class Sizes

With small class sizes and a high teacher-student ratio, we meet children where they are, accommodating needs for extra support or extra challenge. Every child and his or her circumstances are known well, so teachers are aware when differentiation is needed. Our maximum class sizes are:

• K-5th: 12 students
• JK: 10 students
• 3- and 4-year-olds: 8 students

Strong Academics

We teach nationally recognized curriculum programs that we intentionally select to support long-term memory, develop the whole child, and align with our mission. We balance rigorous academic work with a low-technology approach, embracing art, nature, outdoor time, developmental play, and a thoughtful approach to homework. Students are not expected to spend hours completing assignments each night. Instead, we prioritize meaningful learning during the school day. This model not only supports family time and extracurricular activities outside of school, but also gives students the opportunity to process, connect, and retain what they learn throughout the school day.

Learning Beyond the Classroom

Learning at Richmond Primary extends well beyond the core academic subjects. Each week our students participate in a variety of special-area classes that allow them to explore new interests, develop different skills, and experience different ways of learning.

Our weekly specials include Music, Art, Nature, Physical Education, Library, and Foreign Language. These experiences give students opportunities to create, move, explore, read, build confidence, and discover interests that may not emerge during traditional academic instruction. We strongly believe these experiences aren't extras. They are an important part of educating the whole child.

Intentional Technology

We believe technology should be a tool for learning, not the center of it. At Richmond Primary, we take a thoughtful, age-appropriate approach to technology and prioritize real-world experiences, conversation, collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning.

Our students have opportunities to use technology when it meaningfully supports their learning, while also having plenty of time to read, write, create, move, explore, problem-solve, and interact with the people and world around them.

Growing with Intention

We anticipate adding a 6th Grade section for the 2027-2028 school year. Currently, we offer one section per grade level, with a long-term vision of serving students from age 3 through 8th grade and thoughtfully expanding grade levels as our school community grows.

Community

At Richmond Primary School, we believe a strong school community is just as important as a strong academic foundation. We are a small, close-knit community where every student is known, valued, and cared for as an individual. Our teachers know their students well, our families know one another, and our students have opportunities to build meaningful relationships across grade levels. We believe education is most successful when teachers and families work together, communicate openly, and share in the joy of watching each child grow. From school traditions and special events to everyday moments in the classroom, our families are an important part of the RPS experience. As we continue to grow, we are committed to preserving the sense of belonging that has been at the heart of Richmond Primary from the very beginning - a place where students can thrive, families feel supported, and our entire community feels a little like family.

Faith

We are a Christian-based school where faith is woven into our everyday lives, supporting values such as gratitude, kindness, and respect. Our hope is that our students build compassion, strong character, and awareness that they are unique and loved by God. We celebrate virtues of the month and students attend chapel once a week in the church sanctuary. We are focused on providing an excellent education in a warm, inclusive community, and we welcome non-faith-based families as well as families of all faith backgrounds.

At Richmond Primary School, our mission is to provide children with an opportunity to build a strong academic, social, emotional, and spiritual foundation in an environment that builds community, fosters creativity, accommodates differences, and values the development of the whole child.