Located in Johnstown, PA, Richland Academy is a co鈥揺d Montessori school serving 92 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten in a small suburban community.
Founded in 1982, the school operates with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 31:1 and employs three teachers.
Richland Academy maintains nonsectarian religious affiliation and is a member of both the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori International.
The student body includes approximately 7% students of color, reflecting some demographic diversity within the local population.
As a Montessori program in a suburban setting, Richland Academy provides early childhood education focused on pre鈥揔 and kindergarten levels in Johnstown.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 92 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1982
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
92 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- C. Joyce Page, founder
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Richland Academy often compared to?
Richland Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Pressley Ridge Johnstown by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Richland Academy?
Richland Academy famous alumni include: C. Joyce Page, founder.
When is the application deadline for Richland Academy?
The application deadline for Richland Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Richland Academy vs. Pressley Ridge Johnstown
The nearest high school to Richland Academy is Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School (6.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary (4.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Pressley Ridge Johnstown (1.8 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Pressley Ridge Johnstown
Special Education School
445 Schoolhouse Rd
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 262-9514
1.8 miles
Gr: K | 107 students
Bishop McCort Catholic Elementary
(Catholic)
2306 Bedford St
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15904
(814) 961-3622
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School ![Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View]( "Bishop Mc Cort Catholic High School Photo - Chapel Interior View")
(Catholic)
25 Osborne Street
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 536-8991
6.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
430 Tioga St
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
Johnstown, PA 15905
(814) 961-3622
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 237 students Tuition listed
Center For Achievement
Special Education School
317 Power St
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
Johnstown, PA 15906
(814) 361-2414
7.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 10 students
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