Public schools in Richmond, KY
15 open public schools with an address in Richmond, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,023
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Richmond public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Richmond, KY: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,023 students, an average of 502 per school. The largest campus is Madison Central High School (2,107 students), and the largest elementary school is Kirksville Elementary School (662).
Every listed school belongs to Madison County. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Richmond
Elementary schools in Richmond
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boonesborough Elementary Madison County | PK–05 | 406 | 14.5:1 | |
| Daniel Boone Elementary School Madison County | 01–05 | 469 | 13.7:1 | |
| Glenn R Marshall Elementary School Madison County | 01–05 | 480 | 14.8:1 | |
| Kirksville Elementary School Madison County | PK–05 | 662 | 15.6:1 | |
| Kit Carson Elementary School Madison County | 01–05 | 445 | 15.2:1 | |
| Madison Kindergarten Academy Madison County | PK–KG | 403 | 15.6:1 | |
| White Hall Elementary School Madison County | 01–05 | 364 | 13.2:1 |
Middle schools in Richmond
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Michael Caudill Middle School Madison County | 06–08 | 517 | 16.2:1 | |
| Clark Moores Middle School Madison County | 06–08 | 558 | 16.6:1 | |
| Madison Middle School Madison County | 06–08 | 586 | 17.6:1 |
High schools in Richmond
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue Transitional School Madison County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 11 | 11:1 | |
| Ignite Academy North Madison County · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Madison Central High School Madison County | 09–12 | 2,107 | 18.7:1 | |
| Madison County Day Treatment Madison County · Alternative School | 06–12 | 15 | 2.3:1 | |
| Madison Virtual Academy Madison County | 06–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black6.1%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial7.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Richmond schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,023 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Richmond
How many public schools are in Richmond, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Richmond: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high. Together they reported 7,023 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Richmond?
All listed public schools with an address in Richmond belong to Madison County. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Richmond?
Madison Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Richmond, with 2,107 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Richmond?
No school with an address in Richmond is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Richmond schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Richmond public schools is 15:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Richmond guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities