Public schools in Glen Allen, VA
20 open public schools with an address in Glen Allen, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
12,560
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Virginia median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Glen Allen public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Glen Allen, VA: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 12,560 students, an average of 837 per school. The largest campus is Deep Run High (1,992 students), and the largest elementary school is Rivers Edge Elementary (735).
Every listed school belongs to Henrico County Public Schools. 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 16.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.7:1. 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.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% 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 Glen Allen
Elementary schools in Glen Allen
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Trail Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 710 | 18.2:1 | |
| David A. Kaechele Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 455 | 14:1 | |
| Echo Lake Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 506 | 15.6:1 | |
| Glen Allen Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 578 | 15.6:1 | |
| Greenwood Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 649 | 14.4:1 | |
| Longdale Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 476 | 13.6:1 | |
| Rivers Edge Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 735 | 17.5:1 | |
| Shady Grove Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 600 | 16.9:1 | |
| Springfield Park Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 16.7:1 | |
| Twin Hickory Elementary Henrico County Public Schools | PK–05 | 516 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Glen Allen
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holman Middle Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 862 | 16.3:1 | |
| Hungary Creek Middle Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 834 | 15.3:1 | |
| Short Pump Middle Henrico County Public Schools | 06–08 | 1,056 | 17.3:1 |
High schools in Glen Allen
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Run High Henrico County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,992 | 19.6:1 | |
| Glen Allen High Henrico County Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 1,939 | 17.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Glen Allen
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy at Virginia Randolph Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Center for Diversified Studies Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Evening School of Excellence Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Program for Academic and Career Enhancement (PACE) Henrico County Public Schools · Alternative School | Not reported | — | — | |
| Virginia Randolph Education Center Henrico County Public Schools · Special Education School | Not reported | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.1%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black14.5%
- Asian30.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial6.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Glen Allen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (12,560 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Glen Allen
How many public schools are in Glen Allen, VA?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Glen Allen: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 5 combined or other. Together they reported 12,560 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Glen Allen?
All listed public schools with an address in Glen Allen belong to Henrico County Public Schools. 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 Glen Allen?
Deep Run High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Glen Allen, with 1,992 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Glen Allen?
No school with an address in Glen Allen is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Glen Allen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Glen Allen public schools is 16.3:1, higher than the Virginia school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Glen Allen 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.
Nearby Virginia cities
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 Virginia cities