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

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Best North Side Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 983 students in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA.

The top ranked public elementary schools in North Side are Barack Obama Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA public elementary schools have an score of 23% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and score of 41% (versus the 67% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Barack Obama Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
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3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879

Gr: PK-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Henderson Middle School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-59%)
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4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288

Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #33.

Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
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3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193

Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond, VA include Barack Obama Elementary School, Henderson Middle School and Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School.

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

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

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

the neighborhood of North Side, Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).