For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,312 students in 23005, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 309 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 23005, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23005, VA are Patrick Henry High School, Liberty Middle School and Elmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23005 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23005, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23005, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 911 students
Rank: #33.
Elmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 322 students
Rank: n/an/a
Henry Clay Elementary School
Magnet School
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 361 students
23005, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23005, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23005, VA include Patrick Henry High School, Liberty Middle School and Elmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23005?
5 public schools are located in 23005.
What percentage of students in 23005 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 23005 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23005?
23005 public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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