For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,584 students in 23220, VA (there are , serving 409 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 23220, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23220, VA are Open High School, Richmond Alternative and William Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #33.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Coderva Regional High School
Alternative School
2601 Durham Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 968-1820
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 968-1820
Rank: n/an/a
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Gr: PK | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Acceleration Prgm.
Alternative School
100 W. Baker St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
23220, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23220, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23220, VA include Open High School, Richmond Alternative and William Fox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23220?
10 public schools are located in 23220.
What percentage of students in 23220 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 23220 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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