For the 2024-25 school year, there are 55 public preschools serving 23,679 students in Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond, VA are Greenfield Elementary School, Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School and Chamberlayne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Richmond have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Richmond, VA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Munford Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Bon Air Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #77.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 427 students
Rank: #88.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #99.
Providence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 640 students
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
Salem Church Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 773 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Reams Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
Beulah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5441 Beulah Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #1919.
Crestview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #2020.
A.m. Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Grades: PK-5
| 739 students
Rank: #2121.
Bensley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Strathmore Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 582 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
Bellwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9536 Dawnshire Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Charles M. Johnson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Bethlehem Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Grades: PK-5
| 392 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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: #28 - 3028. - 30.
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: #3131.
Falling Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 835 students
Rank: #3232.
J.b. Fisher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Garden Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Ginter Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
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Richmond, Virginia 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
Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 119 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
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 544 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 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
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
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public preschools in Richmond, VA include Greenfield Elementary School, Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School and Chamberlayne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richmond?
55 public preschools are located in Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond?
Richmond public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Richmond include: Crestwood Elementary School vs. Bon Air Elementary School, Bensley Elementary School vs. Beulah Elementary School, Glen Lea Elementary School vs. Laburnum Elementary School
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