Our Story

In August of 2020, we came together to create a place for children in grades K-2 to log on to their virtual classrooms with their public school teacher but still have a real classroom environment with teachers, peers, hands on resources, and some in-person learning during this presumably difficult year.

As educators, we believed children in this age group required an in-person education in order to be successful so, in lieu of the pandemic, we opened our doors eagerly and excitedly.

What was supposed to be one marking period turned into a full year and the most amazing experience for both our students and teachers. Many students ended up unenrolling from their public schools to be taught directly by our teachers in a homeschool pod. This evolution was the beginning of Richmond Primary's foundation, as we began to realize that we all wanted this environment for many more years to come. Our small class sizes of six allowed us to reach each child's needs directly and successfully, and our students began making enormous leaps in their academic progress while developing a deep desire for learning.

In February of 2021, we, along with a group of interested parents, began our search for a location that would be able to accommodate us, provide room for us to grow, and allow us to offer this same small-group education to other children in Richmond, VA.

By April, we were blessed to be connected with the staff at St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, who welcomed our school and supported our mission. By opening our doors as a private school, we were able to stretch our arms to many more children who would benefit from small class sizes, directed teaching, and a student-centered approach. We believe the primary years build the foundation upon which children will stand for the rest of their lives, so that foundation needs to be strong and tailored to each child's individual needs.



Over the past five years, Richmond Primary School has continued to grow while remaining deeply rooted in the vision that started it all. What began as a small homeschool pod has grown into a thriving school serving students from age three through fifth grade, with plans to continue expanding into middle school in the years ahead. In 2025, we were blessed to partner with Monument Heights Baptist Church, providing Richmond Primary with a place to lay down roots and build a lasting home for our growing school community. We are incredibly excited for this next chapter as we continue to grow, strengthen our community, and serve children and families throughout the Richmond area with the same personalized, student-centered education that has been at the heart of Richmond Primary since the beginning.