East Highland Park: Schools & Education
East Highland Park is served by 20 public schools. Highland Springs High is the largest at 2,089 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 17,493 students.
- ~477 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
32 K-12 schools serving the area — about 477 residents per school. 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (32)
| School Districts · Districts | Richmond City Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5101890 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 12,201 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 809 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 5,875 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 48.2% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | J Sargeant Reynolds Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Richmond |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 371-3000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | TWIN HICKORY AREA LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 501-1920 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 5001 TWIN HICKORY ROAD, GLEN ALLEN VA 23059 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.0 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 26.9% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12