STEAM Kindergarten Enrollment for Fall 2026 at New Richmond Preparatory Academy

Big ideas start in kindergarten. At New Richmond Preparatory Academy, young learners are encouraged to explore, build, and discover through hands-on experiences that spark curiosity and creativity from day one. Why Families Choose Us Families choose us because we offer: · Tuition-free kindergarten education · Safe, supportive classrooms · A positive learning culture built on […]

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New Richmond Preparatory Academy Wins Big at 2025 Summit

New Richmond Preparatory Academy was named ACCEL Rookie School of the Year at this year’s ALIVE25 Summit, the annual gathering of ACCEL Schools leaders from across the country. This top honor recognizes the highest-achieving new school in the network. New Richmond’s excellence in academics, student engagement, and teacher commitment also earned the school three additional […]

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STEM at New Richmond Prep

We are proud to introduce a new STEM program for all grade levels for the 2024-25 school year! WHAT IS STEM? STEM education is the intentional integration of science, technology, engineering, and math into a learning program that encourages inquiry, collaboration, and critical thinking. WHAT TO EXPECT Students take an active role in their learning–asking […]

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Celebrating Our Board: Pillars of Our Charter School Community

January is School Board Appreciation Month As we celebrate School Board Appreciation Month, we want to take a moment to recognize the invaluable contributions of our dedicated Board of Directors. Their unwavering commitment to our charter school community has been instrumental in shaping our school into a thriving hub of learning and growth. Why Charter Schools Matter Our charter school offers a unique educational experience that […]

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Kindergarten Registration Now Open for Fall 2025

Our students begin their learning journey with nurturing teachers, a secure environment, and individualized learning experiences. Set your child up for success in school and life. Explore everything our school can offer! Early Learning Programs • Free, full-day Kindergarten for students turning five before Oct 1 Well-Rounded Academics • Community-centered school focused on serving the […]

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New Richmond’s Craig Horn wins Executive Principal of the Year

Congratulations to New Richmond on winning an Executive Principal of the Year award at ACCELence2024, the annual leadership summit hosted by ACCEL Schools. The award recognizes Executive Principal Horn for his visionary direction and commitment to the success of our schools and their teachers and students.  “It is an honor to recognize the staff and […]

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Is Charter School Right for My Family?

As a public charter school, we are open to all students and funded by the state, just like traditional public schools. However, we have the flexibility to design a unique learning environment that caters to our students’ specific needs and aspirations. According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, charter schools are independently operated […]

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How We Individualize Instruction

At New Richmond Preparatory Academy, we implement the ACCEL Instructional Model (AIM) which starts with an Ohio Standards-based curriculum taught by properly certified and licensed teachers. We frequently assess students (on a bi-weekly schedule) to know if a student is working ahead, falling behind, or right on track when it comes to mastering the learning […]

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