What types of schools are available in Richmond, Virginia?

Richmond, Virginia offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Richmond, Virginia

Q: How many schools are in Richmond, Virginia?

There are 95 schools in Richmond, Virginia, serving 57,345 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Richmond?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Richmond, Virginia, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 95 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 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 1,881 students at Douglas S. Freeman High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

William Fox Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2300 Hanover Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

J.B. Fisher Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3701 Garden Rd, Richmond, VA 23235

1301 Whitehead Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

2000 N 28Th St, Richmond, VA 23223

Southampton Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3333 Cheverly Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

Lucille M. Brown Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6300 Jahnke Rd, Richmond, VA 23225

Henry Marsh Iii Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

813 N 28Th St, Richmond, VA 23223

Linwood Holton Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1600 W. Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

8910 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

1901 Charles St, Richmond, VA 23226

500 Meriwether Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

1275 Gaskins Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

Short Pump Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3425 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9400 Quioccasin Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

6700 Cedar Croft St, Richmond, VA 23228

302 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227

George H. Moody Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

7800 Woodman Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

5121 Nine Mile Rd, Richmond, VA 23223

Douglas S. Freeman High

publichighGrade 9-12

8701 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

George F. Baker Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

6651 Willson Rd, Richmond, VA 23231

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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.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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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.

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