Richmond College Prep Schools are actually two schools in three locations - an enhanced preschool for four year old children who matriculate to an extended day and extended year charter elementary school. The elementary school is currently chartered through grade 6. In 2005 we started our first preschool class with 20 children and currently have more than 48 students in preschool and about 290 in grades K-6.

Our students live in the Santa Fe, Coronado neighborhoods of Richmond in the Iron Triangle area and are required to wear school uniforms.

The educational philosophy is centered on preparing students, beginning at four years of age, to succeed academically and emotionally in a college educational environment. This philosophy requires nurturing the expectation of academic success in families as well as students.

The preschool day is from 8 am to 4 pm. The extended hours for kindergarten and first grade students is 7:30 am to 4:30 pm  While the extended school day for 2nd -6th grade students is 7:30 am until 6 pm. The extended school year runs for 40 weeks.

Our adult to student ratio in the preschool is 1 to 8 and in the elementary school 1 to 12.  All teachers are fully credentialed. Individual support is delivered by a cohort of teachers, aides, volunteers, tutors and on site therapists.

One of the keys to Richmond College Prep Schools' success is our full-time Family Advocate who has lived and worked in the local community. The position is a liaison between the school, students and their families with a range of programs including initial recruiting, home visits, and referrals to outside social services and other community resources.