Limited Availability for Fall 2026: We are expanding our 4th–8th Grade "Bridge Years" cohort. Only 11 seats remain for students seeking a smaller, more intentional middle school experience.
A School Built Like a Village. A Future Built for Them.
Richmond’s premier microschool for grades K–8. Combining academic excellence with the emotional safety of a 1:12 teacher-to-student ratio.
Is your child ready for a different kind of school?
Click the profile that best describes your student to see how we help them thrive.
The Transitioner
Not quite ready for the "Big School" jump?
Middle school shouldn't feel like a gauntlet. We provide a soft landing for 5th–8th graders with dedicated emotional resilience support and a pace that honors their childhood.
The Independent Voice
Ready to find her voice?
In a classroom of 30, it’s easy to blend in. At IVP, our girls are challenged to lead, speak up, and own their education through hands-on mentorship and a supportive sisterhood.
The Collaborative Homeschooler
Homeschool bones. School structure.
You love the freedom of homeschool but want the collaboration of a professional classroom. Our 4-day academic week and "City as Campus" model preserve family time while providing expert instruction.
Find the path that fits your family—apply now or schedule a visit to see Iron Village Prep in action.
Why Families Choose IVP
1:15 Teacher Ratio: No one disappears in the back row. Every student gets a personalized learning plan tailored to their unique pace.
City as Campus: We don't just read about the world; we walk into it. With 10+ local partners (from STEM to the Arts), Richmond is our classroom.
The Specialist Team: From Spanish fluency to Wellness and Movement, our students learn from experts who are passionate about their craft.
Emotional Resilience First: We believe the brain can’t learn if the heart isn't safe. Our dedicated specialists ensure every child feels seen and supported.
Your Village is Waiting.
We are more than a school; we are a community of parents and educators building a better way to learn.
Come see why our 11 remaining seats are filling fast.
Summer @ Iron Village Prep
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The Enrich & Empower Summer Camp is Iron Village Preparatory Academy’s signature summer experience—a joyful, full-day program where learning feels meaningful, hands-on, and alive.
Designed for rising first through 8th grade students, Enrich & Empower blends project-based learning, creativity, movement and community-building into an engaging summer rhythm that keeps kids curious and connected.
This is not summer school—and it’s not just childcare.
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The BOOST Academic Bridge Program is a two-week, half-day experience designed to help students reset, refocus, and relaunch academically before the school year begins.
Rather than remediation or test prep, BOOST focuses on the skills that make school work smoother: reading stamina, problem-solving, organization, math confidence, and executive functioning. Students review essential ELA and math skills, strengthen routines, and practice persistence—all in a supportive, small-group environment.
Each week is intentionally structured to:
Rebuild academic confidence
Identify and close key skill gaps
Strengthen habits that support success across subjects
Prepare students socially and emotionally for the school year ahead
The result? Students start school calmer, more capable, and more prepared—not burned out.
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