For the 2024-25 school year, there are 42 public elementary schools serving 17,143 students in Richmond City, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond City, VA are Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Richmond Alternative and Albert Hill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond City, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond City (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 162 students
Rank: #33.
Albert Hill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Military Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Grades: 6-12
| 293 students
Rank: #55.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Chimborazo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Crestwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #88.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #1010.
Binford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 452 students
Rank: #1111.
John B. Cary Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #1212.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #1313.
Fairfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 987 students
Rank: #1414.
Swansboro Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #1616.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #1717.
Blackwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #1818.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jacob L. Adams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Miles Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2121.
Harvie Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #2222.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Rank: #2323.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Grades: PK-5
| 871 students
Rank: #2424.
River City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 1,180 students
Rank: #2525.
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Barack Obama Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
William Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Laburnum Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2409 Webber Avenue
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #3131.
Glen Lea Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #3232.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 268 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Southampton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #3535.
Westover Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
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Richmond City Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Educare (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Bridge Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4285
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4285
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Grades: 3-8
| 133 students
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Richmond Acceleration Prgm. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
100 W. Baker St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
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What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond City, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richmond City, VA include Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Richmond Alternative and Albert Hill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond City?
42 public elementary schools are located in Richmond City.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City?
Richmond City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Richmond City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Richmond City include: Binford Middle School vs. Albert Hill Middle School, Albert Hill Middle School vs. Binford Middle School, Glen Lea Elementary School vs. Laburnum Elementary School
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