For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 61 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is Yvonne B. Miller High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yvonne B. Miller High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E. Main Street, Floor 20
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 371-0700
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Hospital Ep.
Special Education School
1000 E Marshall St, Vmi Bdlg
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-0426
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Virginia Treatment Center
Special Education School
515 N 10th Street
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Richmond, VA 23298
(804) 828-2676
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond, VA include Yvonne B. Miller High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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