For the 2024 school year, there are 95 public schools serving 45,708 students in Richmond, VA (there are 58 private schools, serving 8,814 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Richmond, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, VA are Greenfield Elementary School, Richmond Community High School and Open High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, VA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Grades: 9-12
| 908 students
Rank: #55.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 142 students
Rank: #77.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #88.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
W W Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1010.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,608 students
Rank: #1111.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1313.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #1414.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #1515.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 542 students
Rank: #1616.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1717.
J G Hening Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 817 students
Rank: #1818.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #1919.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #2020.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Grades: 6-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #2121.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 742 students
Rank: #2222.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Grades: 9-12
| 1,339 students
Rank: #2323.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2424.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Grades: 9-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #2525.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 431 students
Rank: #2626.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #2727.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2828.
Providence Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Starlight Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Grades: 6-8
| 1,048 students
Rank: #2929.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Binford Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Salem Church Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 743 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Reams Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #3434.
Salem Church Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Salem Church Rd.;
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6225
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6225
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #3535.
John B. Cary Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 220 students
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Richmond, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Educare (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
New Bridge School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Grades: 3-8
| 133 students
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Real School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, VA include Greenfield Elementary School, Richmond Community High School and Open High School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond, VA?
95 public schools are located in Richmond, VA.
What percentage of students in Richmond, VA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Richmond, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond, VA?
Richmond, VA public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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