Top Rankings
Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 54 public schools serving 20,819 students in Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
54 Schools
2,141 Schools
# Students
20,819 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
1,375 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 68% has increased from 66% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 132 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)47%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
 (20-21)43%
59%
Graduation Rate
68%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
26%
19%
% Black
58%
22%
% White
12%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,231 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,342 is higher than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$421 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$424 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,231
$15,502
Spending / Student
$20,342
$15,257
Best Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79%  | Reading: ≥90% ) 
Rank:
Rank:
10/
  Top 10%10
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79%  | Reading: ≥80% ) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%) 
Rank:
Rank:
8/
  Top 30%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Gr: 6-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
7/
  Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
6/
  Top 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #77.
Albert Hill Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
3400 Patterson Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6107
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%) 
Rank:
Rank:
5/
  Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #1010.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 80%) 
Rank:
Rank:
4/
  Bottom 50%10
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%) 
Rank:
Rank:
3/
  Bottom 50%10
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1313.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,507 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1717.
Armstrong High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4449
Gr: 9-12 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
2/
  Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1919.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2020.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2222.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 20-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2828.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 11-19%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
J.b. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 21-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3701 Garden Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3030.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3131.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,292 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15-19%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3535.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 25-29%) 
Rank:
Rank:
1/
  Bottom 50%10
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Gr: 6-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 54 public schools serving 20,819 students.
What is the rank of Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #130 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
58% of Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Richmond City ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,342 is higher than the state median of $15,257.  The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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