| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henrico County Public Schools | Richmond | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 50,389 | 80 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Richmond City Public Schools | Richmond | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 21,130 | 53 | PK–12 | 10 |
How Richmond city compares
Together they enroll 71,519 students across 133 schools. The largest is Henrico County Public Schools with 50,389 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Virginia average of 5.7/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city has 2 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Richmond city is Henrico County Public Schools (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (SOL 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Virginia. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Richmond city, VA?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Richmond city, VA. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Richmond city, VA?
Of the districts serving Richmond city, Henrico County Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 34th percentile among Virginia school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Virginia reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Virginia and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Virginia only, never across state lines.