Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 90 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Downtown, Richmond, VA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
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Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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