Top Schools in Richmond
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
Top-performing school
Open High School
Top school in Richmond
Thomas Jefferson High School
Top school in Richmond
Albert Hill Middle School
Top school in Richmond
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Richmond command premiums. The best agents in Richmond know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Richmond is $355K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
While Richmond's overall school rating is "Average", standout schools like Maggie L. Walker Governor's School still draw strong buyer interest. A local agent can help you target homes near the top performers.
Homes near Maggie L. Walker Governor's School and Open High School average just 18 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Richmond
Richmond parents: 10-min drive to downtown.
10 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-95, I-64, I-195, Rt 1, Rt 301
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How Do Richmond Schools Compare?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Richmond, VA?
Top schools in Richmond include Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, Open High School, Thomas Jefferson High School, Albert Hill Middle School. Richmond schools have a 67% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Average" quality rating from smover.
How do Richmond schools compare to Henrico?
Richmond schools have a 67% SOL pass rate with a "Average" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Richmond know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Richmond schools worth the higher home prices?
Richmond has a median home price of $355K. Homes near top-performing schools like Maggie L. Walker Governor's School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Richmond, VA in?
Richmond is served by Richmond Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Maggie L. Walker Governor's School and Open High School. smover verifies agents in Richmond by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.