For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,527 students in 23434, VA (there are , serving 1,188 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 23434, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23434, VA are Oakland Elementary School, Forest Glen Middle School and Kilby Shores Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23434, VA ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Forest Glen Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Gr: 6-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Kilby Shores Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
King's Fork High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Gr: 9-12 | 1,067 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #66.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Hillpoint Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #99.
Elephant's Fork Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
King's Fork Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kings Fork Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1111.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Gr: PK-5 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
The College And Career Academy At Pruden
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Rank: n/an/a
Turlington Woods Alternative
Alternative School
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
23434, Virginia ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23434, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23434, VA include Oakland Elementary School, Forest Glen Middle School and Kilby Shores Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23434?
15 public schools are located in 23434.
What percentage of students in 23434 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 23434 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23434?
23434 public schools minority enrollment is 77% 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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