Richmond City Public Schools, Virginia

Richmond City Public Schools is a unified school district in Richmond city, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 229,359 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 59.9 sq mi (155 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
229,359
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Richmond city
Land area
59.9 sq mi (155 km²)
Median household income
$64,587 ± $1,911
Median home value
$353,000 ± $7,576
Water area
2.64 sq mi (6.85 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5103240
Coordinates (central point)
37.531399, -77.476009

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Richmond City Public Schools, largest first

  1. Richmond (city)229,359 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Henrico County Public Schools12 mi southeast
  2. Chesterfield County Public Schools12 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Richmond City Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Richmond City Public Schools before you rely on it.

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