For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,538 students in Richmond, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 310 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Richmond, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond, MI are Will L Lee School, Richmond Community High School and Richmond Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Will L Lee School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
68399 S Forest Ave
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-2509
Gr: PK-3 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35320 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-3225
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
35250 Division Rd
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Richmond, MI 48062
(586) 727-7552
Gr: 4-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richmond, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond, MI include Will L Lee School, Richmond Community High School and Richmond Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
3 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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