Top 10 Best Henrico Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 28,205 students in Henrico, VA (there are 27 private schools, serving 5,501 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Henrico, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Henrico, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School and Nuckols Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henrico have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Henrico, VA Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #22.
Short Pump Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #33.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
Math: 80% | Reading: 85%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #44.
Godwin High School
Magnet School
Math: 67% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,856 students
Rank: #55.
Freeman High School
Magnet School
Math: 63% | Reading: 89%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,846 students
Rank: #66.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Tuckahoe Middle School
Math: 62% | Reading: 78%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3720
Grades: 6-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #88.
Tucker High School
Magnet School
Math: 59% | Reading: 79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,836 students
Rank: #99.
Pocahontas Middle School
Math: 65% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 822 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Pemberton Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Three Chopt Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #1212.
Moody Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,097 students
Rank: #1313.
Maybeury Elementary School
Math: 55% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1414.
Davis Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 526 students
Rank: #1515.
Varina High School
Magnet School
Math: 40% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,531 students
Rank: #1616.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #1717.
Trevvett Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 528 students
Rank: #1818.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15 S Oak Ave
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,023 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Carver Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Longan Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2121.
Ward Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2222.
Skipwith Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2323.
Quioccasin Middle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,050 students
Rank: #2424.
Lakeside Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #2525.
Dumbarton Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #2626.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #2727.
Varina Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2551 New Market Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7010
Grades: 3-5
| 239 students
Rank: #2828.
Montrose Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: #2929.
Brookland Middle School
Math: 20% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Lydell Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5000
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #3030.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jennings Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4085
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3131.
Baker Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #3232.
Rolfe Middle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 885 students
Rank: #3333.
Holladay Elementary School
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 778 students
Rank: #3434.
Ridge Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8910 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3745
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #3535.
Highland Springs Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Pleasant St
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4045
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
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Henrico, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Henrico, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Henrico, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School and Nuckols Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henrico, VA?
43 public schools are located in Henrico, VA.
What percentage of students in Henrico, VA go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Henrico, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico, VA?
Henrico, VA public schools minority enrollment is 64% 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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