For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Side are Henderson Middle School, Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School and Barack Obama Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include Henderson Middle School, Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School and Barack Obama Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond?
3 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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