Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA (2025-26)

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Best South Richmond Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 3,019 students in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in South Richmond are G.h. Reid Elementary School, River City Middle School and Cardinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA public elementary schools have an score of 14% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and score of 26% (versus the 67% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

G.h. Reid Elementary School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550

Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #22.

River City Middle School

(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
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6300 Hull Street Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 272-7554

Gr: 6-8 | 1,177 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Cardinal Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 15-19%)
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1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082

Gr: PK-5 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond, VA include G.h. Reid Elementary School, River City Middle School and Cardinal Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond?

3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond?

the neighborhood of South Richmond, Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).