About

The Central Education Center is a community hub of information and access. This former elementary school now serves all ages through a variety of programs, classes and services. We are a fully-staffed learning environment for the entire Richfield community!

Office hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Phone: 612-243-3000
Fax: 612-243-3067
e-mail: communityeducation@rpsmn.org
 

In addition to Richfield Community Education, programs located at the Central Education Center include:

• Head Start
• Richfield College Experience Program (RCEP)

At Richfield Community Education, we were founded on the belief that communities organizations need to collaborate in order best meet the needs of the community. As such, we are proud of all of our partnerships here in Richfield and the work that we do together to help ensure all Richfield residents have the tools they need to excel.

• The City of Richfield: We partner with the City of Richfield on numerous events and activities, including our youth release day and summer programs.
• Head Start: Parents in Community Action, Inc. (PICA) operates Head Start and Early Head Start preschool classrooms at the Central Education Center as a part of their South Branch services to families. Registration dates take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
• Learning Exchange: The Learning Exchange serves the communities of Richfield, Edina, Bloomington and Eden Prairie with customized community education classes and services for adults with disabilities. Learn more about the Learning Exchange and the courses available.
• Metro South: Metro South Adult Basic Education (ABE) is a consortium of Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina and Richfield. The mission of Metro South is to support the efforts of all adults who wish to improve their lives through literacy, education, career development and lifelong learning. Metro South functions as a bridge, connecting adult learners to important next steps in life. These include new or better jobs, expanded careers, further education, and improved family and community effectiveness. Learn more about Metro South and the programs we offer.
• MIRA: MIRA (Módulo de información recursos y apoyo) partners with Richfield Community Education to provide the community, and particularly the Latinx community, with easy access to resources and referrals in a safe and welcoming environment. 

Community Education encourages all ages to participate in lifelong learning and community involvement. We strive for cooperation and coordination of programs and services to maximize District and community resources.

Our advisory council is made up of local residents who are representative of the community to advise the staff and School Board on matters of planning, growth, development and evaluation of Community Education. The council addresses programs and services for early learning, youth, teens, adults and families. 

Our advisory council serves an important role in shaping the services and programs of Richfield Community Education. Minnesota statute requires a representative council to meet at least four times annually. 

For the 2026-27 year, we will meet on the following days from 6-7:30 p.m.:

• Monday, Sept. 28, at the Central Education Center
• Monday, November 23, online
• Monday, January 25, online
• Monday, March 22, at the Central Education Center
• Monday, April 26, online

Contact us at 612-243-3001 for more information - we would love to have you join us! View the member description here.