Best Public Charter Schools in Richmond City (2025-26)

Best Richmond City Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 366 students in Richmond City, VA.

The top ranked public charter school in Richmond City, VA is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Richmond City, VA public charter schools have an score of 57% (versus the Virginia public charter school average of 68%), and score of 35% (versus the 80% statewide average). Charter schools in Richmond City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public charter school average of 51% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Richmond City (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Charter School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
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Bottom 50%

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3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23218
(804) 888-7061

Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Rank: n/an/a

Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School

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4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

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Richmond City 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

A. V. Norrell Elementary School (Closed 2008)

2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785

Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Adams Elementary School (Closed 2023)

600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745

Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388

Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388

Gr: PK-11

Arthur Ashe, Junior Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550

Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Chandler Middle School (Closed 2010)

201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332

Gr: 6-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Clark Springs Elementary School (Closed 2014)

1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234

Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Educare (Closed 2005)

Alternative School

100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641

Elkhardt Middle School (Closed 2016)

6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3600

Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Franklin Military High School (Closed 2023)

1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526

Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Fred D. Thompson Middle School (Closed 2016)

7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554

Gr: 6-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Henrico Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2021)

Alternative School

4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214

New Bridge School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125

Gr: 3-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Patrick Henry Elementary School (Closed 2007)

3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021

Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Ratcliffe Elementary School (Closed 2023)

2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535

Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Whitcomb Court Elementary School (Closed 2007)

2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318

Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Richmond City, VA?

The top ranked public charter schools in Richmond City, VA include Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts.

How many public charter schools are located in Richmond City?

2 public charter schools are located in Richmond City.

What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City?

Richmond City public charter schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public charter schools average of 51% (majority Black).