RSM

RSM Lexington is a learning center of the Russian School of Mathematics, which runs after-school math classes for grades K through 12. The school’s name refers to its method, which is based on the elite mathematical schools of the former Soviet Union and adapted to the U.S. educational environment. In that tradition, math is seen as the pre-eminent tool for mental development, building intellect and character alongside mathematical skill.

Students follow a single continuous curriculum from kindergarten through high school, refined over almost three decades by the program’s academic team. Average class size is around 12, and each grade is split into three levels so every student is placed in a class with the right degree of challenge. The classroom itself is part of the method, giving students a chance to put ideas into words, debate them and see different ways of thinking.

What to Know

• RSM describes its K-12 program as award-winning.
• Families who prefer learning at home can enroll in virtual classes through RSM-Online.
• It is a member of the Lexington Chamber of Commerce.