2020 Best Schools in RichmondAbout this List

Maggie Walker Governor's School

• Public School
• Richmond, VA
• 9-12
• 99 reviews

Sophomore: For academics and activities (clubs, sports) this is a great school! It's easy to tell how dedicated each staff member and student is to their work. That being said, it's a very high stress environment (especially during freshman year) because of the workload and often because of staff that downplays the struggles that students go through. Be prepared for MANY difficult teachers and annoying students. As a rising junior, I feel that the school could do much better with handling mental health and setting up bias training for teachers and students. For those looking to apply, I would still say that the good outweighs the bad. As long as you develop good time management (quickly) and are ready to continuously challenge yourself with the workload, you'll be fine. Your experience at Maggie Walker is mostly yours to create, but if you aren't white (esp if you're Black, like me) be prepared for some ignorance from students and staff alike.
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• A+

• 746 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Christopher's School

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• PK, K-12
• 20 reviews

Parent: St. Christopher's school doesn't tolerate boys; they celebrate them. Their boundless energy is brilliantly redirected into focused learning within state of the art facilities by seasoned and compassionate leaders. Known mostly for stellar academics and how they foster the love of learning in boys, my favorite aspect of the school is that St. Chris values kindness, integrity, honesty and character as much as any academic award. Boys who are kind are celebrated. Brotherhood means loving your neighbor as yourself. Diversity is a priority and is intentional; meaning St. Chris knows that we're not the best until our classrooms reflect our world. At St. Christopher's School boys are not encouraged to be "just boys" they are expected to be good humans. In this day and age, it's all that this mother could ask for.
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• A+

• 938 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Catherine's School

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• PK, K-12
• 123 reviews

Alum: I graduated almost 20 years ago and cannot be more grateful for my experiences at St. Catherine’s. The small classroom sizes and all-girls environment gave me the opportunity to shine as a relatively shy young girl, and develop into a strong leader. The rigorous academics prepared me to develop strong study skills that allowed me to do very well throughout college and graduate school. St.Catherine’s focus on honor and community has helped me focus on the truly important parts of life and being a responsible member of our society. I am truly thankful for my experiences at St. Catherine’s!
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• A+

• 980 Students
• 8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Veritas School

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• PK, K-12
• 22 reviews

Parent: I cannot say enough good things about Veritas! This is our 7th year having a child there and our experience has been great. Our children are daily being challenged academically, building sweet friendships, having their eyes opened to the beauty and goodness of God in the world around them, and are led by a staff who genuinely cares for them. The school embodies a culture of grace, kindness and excellence. Our family has benefitted greatly from the rich community made up of staff and other Veritas families. I wouldn’t want my children to be anywhere else.
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• A+

• 617 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Trinity Episcopal School

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• 8-12
• 114 reviews

Parent: We love Trinity! My daughter started in the 8th grade & so far she's had a wonderful experience. They have a great academic program but also a wonderful academic resource center to offer support & assistance to students. A diverse student population -- not just by race & religion but also of learning styles, abilities & interests. The popular kids aren't just the jocks - although there are plenty of very good athletes here - students who are artistic, technologically savvy and academically versed are also the popular kids. Great teacher student ratio adds to the positives.
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• A+

• 508 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Open High School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 68 reviews

Senior: Overall, Open high is a great school that offers college level classes in order to prepare you for college. The teachers are very well educated in their area of studies and are very understanding to student situations that may arise. Student life is very important to Open. Everyone knows Everyone. With the diverse student classes, all students have the opportunity to make new and unique friends. Also, with the hour lunches provided to students, there is a lot of time to explore around the school, such as, the overlook and the river. There is also a lot of tasty nearby food spots to go to that is affordable!
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• A

• 181 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Saint Gertrude High School

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• 9-12
• 46 reviews

Senior: My experience was great! I loved the all girl aspect. Saint Gertrude helped me learn so much, and has really prepped me for college. The school makes sure to focus on the students growing as adults and as individuals. All of the faculty and staff are always very eager to help. Everyone is very welcoming and inviting. The school has many fun clubs, activities, and traditions to get involved with. I also love being able to practice and expand my faith in a safe and respectful environment. The uniforms are an added bonus to me.
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• A-

• 184 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Richmond Community High School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 159 reviews

Junior: Attending Richmond Community has shown me that high schools have the ability to fully prepare students for college without having to give student a heavy work load. Information taught to students are well retained and as far as I can see, applied out into the world and college. Despite this, it would be better if Richmond Community had the opportunity to have more financial benefits to provide students with more technology to help students who don't have access
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• A-

• 236 Students
• 13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Elijah House Academy

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• PK, K-8
• 10 reviews

Alum: Overall, it was a good school, but being in the classroom is different, especially in the high school environment. In high school, there are the teachers that come right out of college to teach. Sometimes this case is okay, but many students challenge the teachers because they are close in age, and the teachers do not know how to hand the students, either.
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• B+

• 144 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mary Munford Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• B-

• 501 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

William Fox Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C+

• 511 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Broad Rock Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C

• 910 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Church Hill Academy

• Private School
• Richmond, VA
• 9-12
• 7 reviews

Alum: Church Hill academy is the perfect place to send your child! It's classroom size are 6-10 people a class and the teachers are so great. The teachers look out for the students well-being there. Church Hill Academy actually cares.
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• C

• 39 Students
• 4:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Franklin Military Academy

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 6-12
• 73 reviews

Alum: I like franklin because it’s a small school and everyone gets to know one another, in a way everyone is the popular kid. You also get to have a little family there and everyone has a hand out for one another there. Even if you might not speak to someone every day they would still help you out. At Franklin Military there are no thief’s and it is a bully free zone. It is different from all the other schools in the district and that is because the preparation they send you off with to college or into the world. Over all it is a safe and friendly place where your voice can be heard and you won’t have much to worry about. The only thing I would change about the school is the building, although nothing terrible is wrong with it it’s really old. I wouldn’t change anything else I would just add sports teams.
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• C

• 367 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Thomas Jefferson High School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 171 reviews

Senior: I enjoyed being a student at Thomas Jefferson High School for the past 4 years. I've been involved in many activities and the IB program there. Thomas Jefferson shaped me to be the best version of my self. I've had mixed emotions but always toughened out at the end. The work load for IB is rigorous but i'm positive it will be worth it to better my college experience. I'm so glad I go to Thomas Jefferson and wouldn't trade my experience for anything else!
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• C

• 734 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Highland Springs High School

• Henrico County Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 315 reviews

Senior: Highland springs is not as bad as people see it or make it seem. The staff is excellent. The teachers go above and beyond for all of their students. Highland springs have a heart and love for ALL of their students. The administration just need some improvement with organization. The school is great but just unorganized. I was in their specialty center (ACA), and it was top of the line education and teaching. The program is rigorous and allowed me to graduate with a degree in business administration. Most kids say that since they were in ACA they saved money in college, and they were beyond college ready. The school is a really good school with excellent athletics. I would recommend Highland Springs any day.
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• C

• 1,872 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George W. Carver Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C

• 484 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barack Obama Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C-

• 324 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

John B. Cary Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C-

• 264 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Huguenot High School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 165 reviews

Senior: Although Huguenot receives less materials and less funding than a chesterfield school does, the teachers at Huguenot are everything ! They’re helpful, reliable, caring and most are good at what they do.
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• C-

• 1,349 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Albert Hill Middle School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Middle School Student: The teachers are very helpful in preparing you for high school. During my time at Albert Hill, I have made a lot of new friends. The students at Hill are very supportive and kind, they try to make you feel welcomed. The lunch at Albert Hill is great the lunch ladies make you feel welcomed by learning your name and just knowing you and what you want for lunch. There is a variety of food in the cafeteria, you can have as much as you desire.
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• C-

• 484 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Patrick Henry School of Science & Arts

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• K-5
• 4 reviews

Parent: The emphasis on community, environmental education, and integrated STEAM curriculum is wonderful! Students get to spend a lot of the time outdoors and in nearby Forest Hill Park. Parental involvement requirement (24 hours) really helps ensure committed families.
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• C-

• 327 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairfield Court Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C-

• 472 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

J.B. Fisher Elementary School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• PK, K-5

• C-

• 315 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Wythe High School

• Richmond City Public Schools, VA
• 9-12
• 68 reviews

Senior: Our school is one of a kind. We do need to improve in more programs for our schools. Even with the foering languages need to expand. All the teachers and staff are caring. The school is not fully organized, because of the loss of teachers and staff. The students are affected by this in so many ways. Such as scheduling, SOL testing, being on LOC based on student’s behavior, and lack of disciplining students to become better learners and teachers of the future. As a senior, I am excited to graduate from this school and continue my education and career goals.
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• C-

• 1,180 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio