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Best Henrico Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 43 public schools serving 29,095 students in Henrico, VA (there are 27 private schools, serving 5,491 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Henrico, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Henrico, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henrico, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Henrico have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Henrico, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
George H. Moody Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7800 Woodman Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5015
Gr: 6-8 | 1,086 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Mills E. Godwin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23238
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,702 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1111.
Tuckahoe Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1212.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
John Randolph Tucker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2910 N Parham Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 2,132 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1515.
Maude Trevvett Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Trevvett Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5060
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1616.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1717.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Hermitage High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8301 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,719 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1919.
R.c. Longan Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Mapleview Ave
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Highland Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 S. Airport Drive
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,928 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Skipwith Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2401 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23294
(804) 527-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Cedar Croft St
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5050
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2424.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2525.
Quioccasin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2626.
Elizabeth Holladay Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7300 Galaxie Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5040
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2727.
Dumbarton Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9000 Hungary Spring Rd
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 756-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2828.
Varina Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2551 New Market Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7010
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2929.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9200 Lydell Dr
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 261-5000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Henrico Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 E. Parham Rd.
Henrico, VA 23273
(804) 556-4214
Rank: #3333.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8910 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3745
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Fair Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Jennings Rd
Henrico, VA 23075
(804) 328-4085
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
John Rolfe Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Henrico, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Henrico, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Henrico?
43 public schools are located in Henrico.
What percentage of students in Henrico go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Henrico are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Henrico?
Henrico public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Henrico are often viewed compared to one another?

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