For the 2025 school year, there are 84 public schools serving 49,238 students in Henrico County, VA (there are 47 private schools, serving 8,943 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Henrico County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Henrico County, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and Rivers Edge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henrico County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henrico County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #44.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #66.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,039 students
Rank: #77.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #88.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Grades: PK-5
| 595 students
Rank: #99.
Colonial Trail Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Bacova Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1010.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,740 students
Rank: #1111.
Glen Allen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10700 Staples Mill Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 501-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,913 students
Rank: #1212.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #1313.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #1515.
Tuckahoe Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3720
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3720
Grades: 6-8
| 1,057 students
Rank: #1616.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 349 students
Rank: #1717.
Short Pump Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4701 Pouncey Tract Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-0800
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 360-0800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,082 students
Rank: #1818.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 2,032 students
Rank: #1919.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #2020.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Grades: PK-5
| 471 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Echo Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Francistown Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4672
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Holman Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Concourse Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #2323.
Glen Allen Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11101 Mill Rd
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 756-3040
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #2626.
George H. Moody Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #2727.
Springfield Park Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4301 Fort Mchenry Pkwy
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Glen Allen, VA 23060
(804) 527-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #2828.
Seven Pines Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Beulah Rd
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Sandston, VA 23150
(804) 328-4065
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #2929.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #3030.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3131.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #3232.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #3333.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #3434.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,720 students
Rank: #3535.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
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Henrico County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Excel Achievement Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
201 East Nine Mile Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4095
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,617 students
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Hermitage Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
Mt. Vernon Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
7850 Carousel Ln
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4660
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
2910 Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,585 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henrico County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Henrico County, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and Rivers Edge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henrico County?
84 public schools are located in Henrico County.
What percentage of students in Henrico County go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Henrico County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico County?
Henrico County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henrico County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Henrico County include: Varina Elementary School vs. Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School, Glen Allen High School vs. Deep Run High School, Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School vs. Varina Elementary School
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