For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 377 students in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Manchester is Blackwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Manchester, Richmond, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond, VA include Blackwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Manchester, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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