For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 830 students in Richmond County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Richmond County, VA is Richmond County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richmond County, VA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richmond County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richmond County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond County Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 Walnut St
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Warsaw, VA 22572
(804) 333-3510
Gr: PK-7 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richmond County, VA include Richmond County Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richmond County?
1 public elementary schools are located in Richmond County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond County?
Richmond County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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