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Richmond Avenue School

Richmond Avenue School is a warm and vibrant Pre-K through 8th-grade community in the Atlantic City School District, proudly supporting families in the heart of Atlantic City, New Jersey. With nearly 600 energetic and diverse students, the school creates a close-knit atmosphere strengthened by a supportive 10:1 student–teacher ratio. Children learn and grow in an enriching environment filled with hands-on opportunities, from fully equipped science labs to art and music rooms, E-Sports lab, a gymnasium, and a lively media center. The school’s commitment to community shines through its partnership with the Richmond Branch of the Atlantic City Free Public Library, located right inside the building—a welcoming space where students and neighbors can read, explore, and connect. Richmond Avenue School celebrates steady progress in student learning, with math and reading performance that reflects the hard work and dedication of both students and staff. Richmond Avenue School serves as a caring and uplifting cornerstone of Downtown Atlantic City, nurturing every child and embracing every family with pride and purpose.

Principal Jason Grimes

Empowering Students. Cultivating Excellence. Together.

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Assistant Principal Samantha Sickler

Your Future, Our Shared Vision.

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Class of 2026

8th grade students at their Stepping Up Ceremony

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Macy Burroughs

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Nazifa Ahad

Student with Superintendent Dr. Small at Richmond Avenue School's 2025-2026 Stepping up Ceremony.

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Assistant Principal Ms. Sickler, Superintendent Dr. Small, and Principal Mr. Grimes

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Peter-Tin Nguyen

Stepping Up Ceremony 25-26

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Ayush Dasgupta

Stepping Up Ceremony 2026