For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 534 students in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public school in Piney Knolls is J.l. Francis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.l. Francis Elementary 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
| 509 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond, VA include J.l. Francis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Piney Knolls, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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