For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,736 students in Richmond, IN (there are , serving 634 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Richmond, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, IN are Charles Elementary School, Excel Center - Richmond and Westview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Richmond, IN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Grades: PK-4
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Excel Center - Richmond
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1215 S 'j' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(317) 524-3734
Richmond, IN 47374
(317) 524-3734
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Grades: PK-4
| 241 students
Rank: #44.
Starr Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #55.
Vaile Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Grades: PK-4
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Richmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Grades: 9-12
| 1,332 students
Rank: #77.
Crestdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Grades: PK-4
| 390 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Grades: PK-4
| 296 students
Rank: #99.
Test Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 S 22nd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Grades: 5-6
| 762 students
Rank: #1010.
Dennis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Grades: 7-8
| 597 students
Rank: #1111.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Grades: K-12
| 61 students
Richmond, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Grades: PK
| 283 students
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
Kenneth A Christmon Stemm Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Richmond, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Richmond, IN include Charles Elementary School, Excel Center - Richmond and Westview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Richmond?
11 public schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richmond include: Vaile Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School, Crestdale Elementary School vs. Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School
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