At a Glance
A charter school serving grades 6-10 on Staten Island's more car-dependent western side, where parent satisfaction runs noticeably below district norms
Families seeking a charter option with lottery admissions in a safe, car-dependent Staten Island neighborhood — particularly those who value the school's alternative approach over traditional district schools and are willing to engage actively to address communication concerns. Families prioritizing high parent satisfaction or strong transit access may want to look elsewhere.
- Charter school with lottery admissions — offers an alternative to zoned district schools
- Serves grades 6-10, providing a continuous middle and high school pathway
- Located in a very safe, stable neighborhood with strong health environment scores
- Smaller survey sample — 13 teacher responses and 66 family responses suggest limited engagement from the full community
- Parent satisfaction (60%) is significantly below the district average (93%) — families should investigate why
- Principal trust scores (54%) indicate potential leadership communication issues
- Teacher instruction quality ratings (70%) fall well below district teacher averages (93%)
- Very low survey response rates mean these results reflect a minority of families
- No academic proficiency data available — families must request current state test results
- Transit-poor location requires a car for most families
- Only 21% of families completed surveys, suggesting engagement challenges
Based on 2024-2025 data
School SummaryDistrict 31
Among peer schools in District 31, Richmond Preparatory does not appear in the top-performing group — schools like P.S. 35 (99/100), Naples Street (97/100), and P.S. 005 (96/100) lead the district. Without state test data, precise ranking is impossible, but survey metrics suggest this school faces challenges with parent satisfaction and teacher sentiment that distinguish it from nearby district schools.
State test proficiency data was not available for this school profile, making it difficult to assess academic performance relative to the district average of 61% in both ELA and math. Families should request current state assessment results directly from the school, as this data gap means we cannot characterize academic trajectory or standing compared to nearby schools.
Survey results reveal a mixed picture. Teachers report reasonable collegial trust (72%) and trust in leadership (72%), with instruction quality rated at 70% — notably below the district average for teachers (93%). Parents show stronger trust in teachers (71%) than in the principal (54%), suggesting communication gaps between leadership and families. Only 21% of families responded to surveys, meaning these views represent a subset of the parent body. Attendance runs near the district average (91%).
The school serves grades 6-10 through a lottery, making it an option for families who don't zoned-assign to nearby district schools. The neighborhood skews toward working-age families with school-age children, though only about a quarter of households have children — lower than typical for an area with strong homeownership. The population is predominantly homeowners (76%) with moderate educational attainment (34% BA+).
The New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis area is one of Staten Island's safer neighborhoods (85th percentile) and most stable (87th), with a health environment scoring near the top (99th). It's a car-dependent area — transit access ranks just 18th percentile, meaning most families will drive. The neighborhood has strong education orientation (65th percentile) and is family-friendly, though not as densely packed with children as some nearby areas. Median home values exceed $640,000, reflecting the area's appeal to working professionals.
This is a car-dependent neighborhood. Families should expect to drive; transit options are limited compared to other parts of Staten Island.
Survey Results
NYC School Survey (2025) · 66 families responded (21% rate)
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
NYC DOE InfoHub · 2022-23
Economic Need & Special Populations
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Richmond Preparatory Charter School a good school?
- Published quality ratings aren't available for Richmond Preparatory Charter School yet on Motley. It's a charter school serving grades 6 to 10 in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis.
- What grades does Richmond Preparatory Charter School serve?
- Richmond Preparatory Charter School serves grades 6 to 10.
- How do students get into Richmond Preparatory Charter School?
- Richmond Preparatory Charter School is a charter school — it admits through a free public lottery, with no test or attendance zone.
- Is Richmond Preparatory Charter School public, charter, or private?
- Richmond Preparatory Charter School is a public charter school in NYC Community School District 31.
- What neighborhood is Richmond Preparatory Charter School in?
- Richmond Preparatory Charter School is in New Springville-Willowbrook-Bulls Head-Travis, Staten Island.
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