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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Richmond at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Henrico County Public Schools
50,389 students | HENRICO, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 82 schools -
Chesterfield County Public Schools
63,916 students | CHESTERFIELD, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools -
Richmond City Public Schools
21,130 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 55 schools -
Medical College Of Va
0 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school -
Mcv Va Treatment Center
0 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades PK, K-12 | 1 school -
Department Of Juvenile Justice
61 students | RICHMOND, VA
Grades 6-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Richmond
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Current student
September 26, 2025
Coderva is not a school I would recommend to any family. There is no proper SPED program; students who require specialized instruction are placed in general classes without adequate support, which... More
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Coderva Regional High
Parent / Guardian
September 17, 2025
Trinity has been the BEST choice for our family! We've had one graduate from there already and our second child just started this year. The teachers are engaging, and everyone encourages the... More
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Trinity Episcopal School
Parent / Guardian
September 15, 2025
Both of my children are enrolled at Pinchbeck Elementary, and their progress has been truly remarkable. We're incredibly grateful to the office staff, administration, and especially the kind and... More
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Pinchbeck Elementary School