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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Richmond Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 97 public schools serving 46,258 students in Richmond, VA (there are 57 private schools, serving 8,798 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Richmond, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond, VA are Greenfield Elementary School, Richmond Community High School and Open High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #66.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Gr: 6-8 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1212.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1313.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1616.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1717.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1818.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7401 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2121.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Gr: 9-12 | 1,953 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2323.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2525.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2626.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Gr: PK-5 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Harvie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Providence Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Starlight Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3030.
Reams Road Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3131.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3333.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Richmond, VA include Greenfield Elementary School, Richmond Community High School and Open High School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
97 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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