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Best Richmond City Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 58 public schools serving 20,957 students in Richmond City, VA (there are 34 private schools, serving 4,536 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Richmond City, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richmond City, VA are Richmond Community High School, Open High School and Franklin Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond City, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Richmond City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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 City (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Rank: #66.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #99.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Harvie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1919.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2121.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2323.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2525.
Jacob L. Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2828.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2929.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Rank: #3131.
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Richmond Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 N. 17th St.
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 646-3470
Rank: #3333.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Richmond City Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
A. V. Norrell Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Adams Elementary School (Closed 2023)
600 S Laburnum Ave
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
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Chandler Middle School (Closed 2010)
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Clark Springs Elementary School (Closed 2014)
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Educare (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Elkhardt Middle School (Closed 2016)
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Franklin Military High School (Closed 2023)
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Fred D. Thompson Middle School (Closed 2016)
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Patrick Henry Elementary School (Closed 2007)
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Ratcliffe Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Whitcomb Court Elementary School (Closed 2007)
2100 Sussex St
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 City, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond City, VA include Richmond Community High School, Open High School and Franklin Military Academy.
How many public schools are located in Richmond City?
58 public schools are located in Richmond City.
What percentage of students in Richmond City go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Richmond City are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City?
Richmond City public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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 City are often viewed compared to one another?

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