Best East End Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 659 students in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in East End is Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East End, Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Mosby Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pre-school Dev. Center
Special Education School
2124 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 644-2357

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond, VA include Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East End, Richmond?
the neighborhood of East End, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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