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Best Schools in Richmond, Virginia
Compare 95 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
95
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
57,345
Total Students
Across Richmond
13.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
95 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)11 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 821 students at Cardinal Elementary.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Cardinal Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1745 Catalina Dr, Richmond, VA 23224
0
Rating
Students
821
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thomas H. Henderson Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4319 Old Brook Rd, Richmond, VA 23227
0
Rating
Students
430
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2409 Webber Avenue, Richmond, VA 23224
0
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3817 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA 23227
0
Rating
Students
302
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mary Munford Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
211 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, VA 23226
0
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
0:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Overby-Sheppard Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2300 1St Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
0
Rating
Students
256
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bellevue Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2301 E Grace St, Richmond, VA 23223
0
Rating
Students
206
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gayton Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
12481 Church Rd, Richmond, VA 23233
0
Rating
Students
605
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Maymont Preschool
publicelementaryPK-PK
1211 S. Allen Ave., Richmond, VA 23220
0
Rating
Students
143
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thomas Jefferson High
publichighGrade 9-12
4100 W Grace St, Richmond, VA 23230
0
Rating
Students
749
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Open High
publichighGrade 9-12
600 S Pine St, Richmond, VA 23220
0
Rating
Students
171
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1000 Mosby St, Richmond, VA 23223
0
Rating
Students
500
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barack Obama Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
3101 Fendall Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
0
Rating
Students
274
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Broad Rock Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
4615 Ferguson Ln, Richmond, VA 23234
0
Rating
Students
612
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dogwood Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1701 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220
0
Rating
Students
371
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairfield Court Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2510 Phaup St, Richmond, VA 23223
0
Rating
Students
222
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
George W. Carver Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1110 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220
0
Rating
Students
404
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Westover Hills Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1211 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225
0
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Blackwell Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
1600 Everett St, Richmond, VA 23224
0
Rating
Students
420
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
J.L. Francis Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
5146 Snead Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
0
Rating
Students
526
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Richmond
Richmond, Virginia is home to 95 schools serving over 57,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richmond, Virginia?
There are 95 schools in Richmond, serving 57,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Richmond?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Richmond include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Richmond?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Richmond is 13.4:1.