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16 schools in Richmond

Kentucky · Public K-12

Richmond, Kentucky reports 16 public K-12 schools to NCES, totaling roughly 7,023 students (7 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high).

7-year change in Richmond

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,023
-432 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
13
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
8%
was 6%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
B. Michael Caudill Middle SchoolMiddle06-08517
Bellevue Transitional SchoolHigh06-1211
Boonesborough ElementaryElementaryPK-05406
Clark Moores Middle SchoolMiddle06-08558
Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolElementary01-05469
Glenn R Marshall Elementary SchoolElementary01-05480
Ignite Academy NorthHigh09-120
Kirksville Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-05662
Kit Carson Elementary SchoolElementary01-05445
Madison Central High SchoolHigh09-122,107
Madison County Area Technology CenterHigh08-120
Madison County Day TreatmentHigh06-1215
Madison County Virtual AcademyCombinedM-M·
Madison Kindergarten AcademyElementaryPK-KG403
Madison Middle SchoolMiddle06-08586
White Hall Elementary SchoolElementary01-05364

About Richmond

Across Richmond, Kentucky, 16 public schools educates about 7,023 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city consists of 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Richmond has contracted 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 7,455 students to 7,023. Over that span, Richmond lost 1 school, going from 14 to 13. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 77% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Richmond discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Richmond, Kentucky?
There are 16 public K-12 schools in Richmond, with a combined enrollment of about 7,023.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Richmond?
Richmond has 7 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Richmond?
Madison Central High School is the largest public school in Richmond by enrollment, with approximately 2,107 students.
What school districts serve Richmond?
Richmond is served by 2 public school districts, including Madison County, Kentucky Tech System.
What grade levels do public schools in Richmond cover?
Public schools in Richmond serve students from pre-K through grade 12.