For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,318 students in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Northrop is Richmond High School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond, VA include Richmond High School For The Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Northrop, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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