For the 2025 school year, there are 97 public schools serving 46,058 students in Richmond, VA (there are 57 private schools, serving 9,092 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 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1111.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1414.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1616.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1818.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,111 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,964 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #2323.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2929.
Harvie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Providence Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Starlight Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,024 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3131.
Reams Road Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3232.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3434.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3535.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Richmond, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 74%
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Gr: 6-8
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
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
Gr: 6-12
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
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?
97 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richmond include: Dogwood Middle School vs. Albert Hill Middle School, Richmond High School For The Arts vs. Huguenot High School, Albert Hill Middle School vs. Dogwood Middle School
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