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Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

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Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks 448 th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

448^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,111 Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts is a K-5 elementary school in Richmond, VA, serving 310 students within the Richmond City Public Schools district. Despite being part of a district ranked in the bottom 10% of Virginia school divisions, Patrick Henry is a clear standout: the school serves a student population where 100% qualify for free/reduced lunch, yet in 2025-2026 it ranked 448th out of 1,111 Virginia elementary schools (60th percentile, 3-star rating), and the year prior it reached the 76th percentile with a 4-star rating.

Academically, Patrick Henry produces results that far exceed both its district and, in several subjects, state averages. In 2025-2026, 4th grade math proficiency was 93.2% compared to 54.9% districtwide and 73.3% statewide; 4th grade reading hit 88.6% vs. 54.9% and 73.7% respectively; and 5th grade science reached 78.7% vs. 51.1% and 68.8%. Among nearby schools in southern Richmond, only Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary is a comparable peer. Swansboro Elementary, just 0.41 miles away, spends $21,515 per student and ranks in the 4th percentile, while Patrick Henry spends $12,649 per student and ranks in the 60th percentile—a striking example of efficient resource use.

Patrick Henry also excels in attendance and equity. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 7.2% is roughly one-third the district rate of 20.5% and about half the state rate of 14.8%. Low-income students at Patrick Henry rank in the 88th percentile statewide—a remarkable achievement for a school with 100% poverty. The school has climbed from the 9th percentile in 2020-2021 to the 76th percentile in 2024-2025, and even with the 2025-2026 dip, it remains comfortably above the state median. One caution: 3rd grade scores dropped sharply in 2025-2026 (math fell from 90.7% to 64.2%; reading from 81.4% to 56.6%), though they still exceed district averages. Given the school's continued strength in 4th and 5th grades, this appears to be a cohort-specific challenge worth monitoring.

310

Students ?

16.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,649

Per pupil spending ?

100%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3411 Semmes Avenue
Richmond, VA 23225-3425

(804) 888-7061

District: Richmond City Public Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

43.9%

African American:

40.0%

Hispanic:

7.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 19th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Virginia average (77% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 41 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Richmond City Public Schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg52%

Virginia avg72%

448^th of 1,111

Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 40 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 26Elementary Schools in the Richmond City Public Schools

118^th of 131Richmond City Public Schools among Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	62.5	448 of 1111	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	76.9	267 of 1110	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	43.4	689 of 1114	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	761 of 1114	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.7	828 of 1109	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.7	1004 of 1103	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	43.8	704 of 1105	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.7	664 of 1097	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	44.4	696 of 1099	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	29.8	883 of 1096	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	25.7	922 of 1100	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	51.2	581 of 1110	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	22.6	966 of 1120	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.7	775 of 1117	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.2	533 of 1117	52.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	51.5	311 of 591	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	63.2	196 of 579	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	28.4	478 of 588	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.8	438 of 579	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	50.2	602 of 1100	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.2	458 of 1096	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.6	636 of 1098	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.6	727 of 1100	33.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	79.1	125 of 1040	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	72.1	225 of 1046	78.5%	★★★★☆
2024	27.5	826 of 1036	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.5	334 of 1099	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	85.1	103 of 1093	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	39.7	736 of 1101	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	786 of 1093	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	88.7	24 of 974	97.5%	★★★★★
2025	86.0	47 of 973	95.2%	★★★★★
2024	73.3	218 of 979	77.7%	★★★★☆
2023	74.2	198 of 984	79.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)98th percentile+38 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)88th percentile+28 vs school

Male (2026)70th percentile+10 vs school

African American (2026)47th percentile-12 vs school

Female (2026)45th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Virginia (2025-2026) ?

VA Studies80%+9 vs state

Science79%+10 vs state

Mathematics77%+4 vs state

English Reading76%+4 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, May 14, 2020

I was so happy to leave such a toxic environment. My children all have thrived in their middle school since leaving in so many ways. I supported the schools vision for education and environment and they failed as time went on. I do not recommend. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Thursday, April 21, 2016

Test scores are meaningless with a small school population. We have been very pleased with our Patrick Henry experience. Love the dress code and unique education model. There is so much potential for Patrick Henry, and parental involvement, while required, is top notch. Many parents choose to go above and beyond the minimum through active participation in PTA and helping out in the indoor and outdoor classrooms (yes, much time is spent learning in the local park). One of our most favorite activities in which to participate is the Friday morning meetings where students (and teachers) of all levels are recognized by their exceptional behavior and school/community stewardship. Talk about uplifting! Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SOL Mathematics (2026)			SOL Science (2026)	SOL English Reading (2026)			SOL VA Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	3411 Semmes Avenue	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	Yes	No	No	No	(804) 888-7061	310	19	16.6	100.0%	136 (43.9%)	124 (40.0%)	23 (7.4%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	18 (5.8%)	62.5	448^th of 1111 public elementary schools	59.7%		76.9	267^th of 1110 public elementary schools	75.9%	181	64.2	93.2	76.6	78.7	56.6	88.6	85.1	79.6	$12,649	$41	$12,608
Swansboro Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3160 Midlothian Tnpk	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5030	172	17	10.3	98.3%	7 (4.1%)	114 (66.3%)	46 (26.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	5.2	1068^th of 1111 public elementary schools	3.9%		19	942^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	15.1%	126	55.9	52.8	40.7	33.3	27.3	42.9	38.5	47.2	$21,515	$1,645	$19,870
Westover Hills Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1211 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5002	375	24	15.8	99.2%	83 (22.1%)	211 (56.3%)	62 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.8%)	18	967^th of 1111 public elementary schools	13.0%		13.4	995^th of 1110 public elementary schools	10.4%	28	56.9	63.6	57.1	55.1	52.6	61.4	51.0	54.6	$11,555	$1,012	$10,543
Blackwell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 E. 15th Street	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5078	420	21	20.3	98.8%	10 (2.4%)	323 (76.9%)	71 (16.9%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	2.1	1099^th of 1111 public elementary schools	1.1%		1.6	1102^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	0.7%	3	32.9	42.9	24.6	26.1	37.0	42.9	34.8	47.6	$18,216	$1,487	$16,728
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5601 Jahnke Rd	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5061	355	25	14.3	99.7%	21 (5.9%)	164 (46.2%)	159 (44.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	6.1	1058^th of 1111 public elementary schools	4.8%		8.2	1042^nd of 1110 public elementary schools	6.1%	16	58.1	52.5	34.9	30.2	34.4	49.2	34.1	49.2	$13,958	$1,513	$12,445
Cardinal Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1745 Catalina Dr	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5082	821	52	15.7	99.6%	12 (1.5%)	92 (11.2%)	709 (86.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	14.8	991^st of 1111 public elementary schools	10.8%		7.9	1045^th of 1110 public elementary schools	5.9%	54	70.1	57.4	62.7	50.0	49.6	43.4	39.8	41.1	$10,372	$443	$9,930
Oak Grove/Bellemeade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2409 Webber Avenue	Richmond	23224	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-5008	551	36	15.4	98.0%	9 (1.6%)	310 (56.3%)	220 (39.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	5.1	1073^rd of 1111 public elementary schools	3.4%		2.7	1094^th of 1110 public elementary schools	1.4%	21	55.2	37.5	41.9	48.7	45.8	31.8	48.0	29.9	$11,716	$1,109	$10,607
Lois Harrison-Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3021 Maplewood Ave	Richmond	23221	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6252	262	20	13.3	100.0%	111 (42.4%)	104 (39.7%)	25 (9.5%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.5%)	63.8	429^th of 1111 public elementary schools	61.4%		64.4	430^th of 1110 public elementary schools	61.3%	1	84.1	71.7	95.2	85.7	68.2	70.2	83.3	68.1	$13,950	$1,152	$12,798
Miles Jones Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	200 Beaufont Hill Drive	Richmond	23225	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 319-3185	505	37	13.7	99.0%	20 (4.0%)	271 (53.7%)	200 (39.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	2.7	1092^nd of 1111 public elementary schools	1.7%		4.1	1079^th of 1110 public elementary schools	2.8%	13	48.7	43.2	46.9	34.6	26.7	44.3	39.5	30.7	$10,426	$656	$9,770
William Fox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Hanover Ave	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-6259	367	25	14.9	100.0%	158 (43.1%)	139 (37.9%)	23 (6.3%)	16 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	55.2	557^th of 1111 public elementary schools	49.9%		57.4	512^th of 1110 public elementary schools	53.9%	45	75.0	70.7	75.4	77.1	70.0	71.9	78.7	66.7	$12,984	$140	$12,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts

Is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts a good school?

Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts ranks 448^th of 1111 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 310 students attended Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts?

Students at Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts are 44% White, 40% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Patrick Henry School Of Science And Arts in?

Richmond City Public Schools

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