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)11 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)9 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 1,719 students at Hermitage High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Brookland Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9200 Lydell Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

2401 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23294

1400 Pemberton Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

Charles M. Johnson Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

5600 Bethlehem Rd, Richmond, VA 23230

Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2901 Thalen St, Richmond, VA 23223

2820 Williamsburg Rd, Richmond, VA 23231

Chamberlayne Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

8200 St Charles Rd, Richmond, VA 23227

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

9000 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

9000 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

11501 Smoketree Dr., Richmond, VA 23236

Falling Creek Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

4800 Hopkins Rd., Richmond, VA 23234

7600 Whittington Dr., Richmond, VA 23225

8301 Hungary Spring Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

publicelementaryGrade 3-5

2551 New Market Rd, Richmond, VA 23231

2101 Pump Rd, Richmond, VA 23238

L. Douglas Wilder Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

6900 Wilkinson Rd, Richmond, VA 23227

3401 Harvie Road, Richmond, VA 23223

Henry D. Ward Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

3400 Darbytown Road, Richmond, VA 23231

Nuckols Farm Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

12351 Graham Meadows Dr, Richmond, VA 23233

Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary

publicelementaryPK-K2

8320 Buffin 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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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

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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