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Best Richmond City Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public preschools serving 11,471 students in Richmond City, VA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Richmond City, VA are Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School and William Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond City, VA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Virginia public pre school average of 71%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 67% statewide average). Pre schools in Richmond City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschool average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Preschools in Richmond City (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3021 Maplewood Ave
Richmond, VA 23221
(804) 780-6252
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Harvie Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3401 Harvie Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
J.l. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5146 Snead Rd
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 745-3702
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #88.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 E Grace St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4417
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #99.
Arthur Ashe Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Chimborazo Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 E Marshall St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8392
Gr: PK-5 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1111.
Fairfield Court Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4639
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Swansboro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3160 Midlothian Tnpk
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Jacob L. Adams Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Harold Macon Ratcliffe Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1818.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1919.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2020.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2121.
Blackwell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Everett St
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5078
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2222.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1745 Catalina Dr
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5082
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Oak Grove/bellemeade Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2409 Webber Avenue
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 780-5008
Gr: PK-5 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2424.
Glen Lea Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2525.
Laburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2626.
Woodville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4821
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Martin Luther King Jr. Preschool
900 Mosby Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 648-5959
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Maymont Preschool
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Richmond City, VA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Richmond City, VA include Henry Marsh Iii Elementary School, Lois Harrison-jones Elementary School and William Fox Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Richmond City?
32 public preschools are located in Richmond City.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond City?
Richmond City public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public preschools average of 57% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Richmond City are often viewed compared to one another?

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