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Richmond, Virginia, has many different schools and learning places! From elementary schools where you learn the basics, to high schools that prepare you for the future, and even big universities, there are lots of options for students. This article will tell you all about the different ways kids and young adults learn in Richmond.

Public Schools in Richmond

The main public school system in Richmond is called Richmond City Public Schools. It includes 5 high schools, 9 middle schools, and 28 elementary schools. There are also 9 special schools for younger kids or specific needs.

In 2011, the city planned to replace some older schools with new buildings. Some elementary schools were rebuilt. The goal is to make sure students have modern and safe places to learn. While elementary schools in the city often get good reviews, middle and high schools are working to improve. For example, the city is trying hard to help more students finish high school.

Elementary Schools

Here are the public elementary schools in Richmond:

  • Bellevue Elementary School
  • Blackwell Elementary School
  • Broad Rock Elementary School
  • George Washington Carver Elementary School
  • John B. Cary Elementary School
  • Chimborazo Elementary School
  • Clark Springs Elementary School
  • Fairfield Court Elementary School
  • J. B. Fisher Elementary School
  • William Fox Elementary School
  • J. L. Francis Elementary School
  • Ginter Park Elementary School
  • E. S. H. Greene Elementary School
  • Linwood Holton Elementary School
  • Miles J. Jones Elementary School
  • George Mason Elementary School
  • Maymont Elementary School
  • Mary Munford Elementary School
  • Oak Grove Elementary School
  • Overby-Sheppard Elementary School
  • E. D. Redd Elementary School
  • G. H. Reid Elementary School
  • Southampton Elementary School
  • J. E. B. Stuart Elementary School
  • Summer Hill Elementary School
  • Swansboro Elementary School
  • Westover Hills Elementary School
  • Woodville Elementary School

Middle Schools

Here are the public middle schools in Richmond:

  • Binford Middle School
  • Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
  • Lucille M. Brown Middle School
  • Chandler Middle School
  • Elkhardt Middle School
  • Thomas H. Henderson Model Middle School
  • Albert Hill Middle School
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
  • Fred D. Thompson Middle School

High Schools

Here are the public high schools in Richmond:

  • Armstrong High School
  • Huguenot High School
  • Thomas Jefferson High School
  • John Marshall High School
  • George Wythe High School

Private and Advanced Schools

Besides public schools, Richmond also has many private schools. These schools are not run by the city and often have their own special programs. One of the oldest private schools in Richmond is Saint Gertrude High School, which started in 1922.

There are also special schools called "magnet schools." These schools focus on certain subjects, like science or arts. One famous magnet school is the Maggie L. Walker Governor's School for Government and International Studies. Many students apply to this school each year because it's known as one of the best high schools in the country. Students there often score very high on important tests like the SAT.

Some schools in the Richmond area also offer International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. These are special learning programs that challenge students with a global focus. They are available at elementary, middle, and high schools.

Colleges and Universities

Richmond is home to several well-known colleges and universities. These are places where students go to continue their education after high school.

Two of the biggest universities are the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University, often called "VCU." The University of Richmond is a smaller, private school. VCU is a much larger public university. It's known for its strong research programs. VCU has over 32,000 students, making it one of the largest universities in Virginia!

VCU also has popular sports teams, known as the VCU Rams. Their men's basketball team became famous when they reached the "Final Four" in the NCAA college basketball tournament in 2011.

Here is a list of colleges and universities in or near Richmond:

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