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Richmond College Preparatory

PO Box 2814, Richmond, CA, 94802

About Richmond College Preparatory

Richmond College Preparatory is a public charter school in Richmond, California that serves grades K–8. It has about 554 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 33:1. The school is like a college, with a focus on hard work, reading, and extra learning time. According to data, 38% of students were proficient or better in math and 48% were proficient or better in reading. This is a relatively high level of academic performance for the area. Richmond College Preparatory has a lot of different kinds of students and gives a lot of importance on high standards and organized lessons. People know that the school gets kids ready for high school and helps them do well in school for a long time. There is still a lot of focus on helping a lot of different kinds of students while getting good results, making it one of the best schools in California.

Richmond College Preparatory Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2814, Richmond, CA, 94802

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Phone

(510) 235-2066

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 48% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
32 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
554
Total Students
$75561
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2319 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Richmond College Preparatory

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.36%
Asian 1.62%
Hispanic 79.24%
Black 15.16%
Two+ Races 2.71%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.36%
Asian
1.62%
Hispanic
79.24%
Black
15.16%
Two+ Races
2.71%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 554
52.35%
290 Female
47.65%
264 Male

Student Population

554 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 32 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

497 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Richmond College Prep was named a Top Public School in California for 2025, a significant recognition of the school’s academic quality and overall performance among California public schools.

FAQ

Q1. Is Richmond College Preparatory focused on helping students get ready for school in the long term?

Ans. The school stresses the importance of good study habits, setting goals, and being responsible for your schoolwork.

Q2. Are there any programs for mentoring or advising?

Ans. Structured advisory or mentoring activities help students get help.

Q3. How does the school help students think critically?

Ans. Learning is done through problem-solving tasks and group discussions.

Q4. Are there chances for extra learning?

Ans. Students can take part in enrichment programs that build on what they learn in class.

Q5. How do families find out about what's going on at school?

Ans. School communications and meetings keep families up to date on a regular basis.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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