For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,525 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in North Side are John Marshall High School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Thomas H. Henderson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 North Side, Richmond, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Thomas H. Henderson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Real Special Educational Center
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include John Marshall High School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Thomas H. Henderson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 93% 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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