Best Richmond Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 366 students in Richmond, VA.

The top ranked public charter school in Richmond, VA is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Richmond, VA public charter schools have an score of 57% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 68%), and score of 35% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Richmond, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Charter School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061

Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: n/an/a

Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School

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4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Richmond, Virginia 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%

Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

1801 Old Bon Air Rd
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

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

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

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%

Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701

Gr: 6-8

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%

Real School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

4929 Chamberlayne Ave
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

Specialized Programs - Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)

4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359

Gr: PK | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Summer Hillruffin Road Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2717 Alexander St
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

W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312

Gr: 6-12

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 charter schools in Richmond, VA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond, VA include Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts.

How many public charter schools are located in Richmond?

2 public charter schools are located in Richmond.

What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?

Richmond public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).