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)5 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 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 2,132 students at John Randolph Tucker High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

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

Pocahontas Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

12000 Three Chopt Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

7053 Messer Rd, Richmond, VA 23231

Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1001 Cedar Fork Road, Richmond, VA 23223

Jackson Davis Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

8801 Nesslewood Dr, Richmond, VA 23229

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

3400 Patterson Ave, Richmond, VA 23221

R.C. Longan Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

9200 Mapleview Ave, Richmond, VA 23294

John Randolph Tucker High

publichighGrade 9-12

2910 N Parham Rd, Richmond, VA 23294

Elizabeth Holladay Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

7300 Galaxie Rd, Richmond, VA 23228

701 Forest Ave, Richmond, VA 23229

Ruby F. Carver Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1801 Lauderdale Rd, Richmond, VA 23233

901 Maybeury Dr, Richmond, VA 23229

Jacob L. Adams Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

600 S Laburnum Ave, Richmond, VA 23223

Three Chopt Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

1600 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA 23229

3909 Austin Ave, Richmond, VA 23222

Maude Trevvett Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2300 Trevvett Dr, Richmond, VA 23228

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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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