For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 558 students in 23421, VA.
The top ranked public school in 23421, VA is Metompkin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 23421 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23421, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23421, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
23421, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Onancock Learning Center - Ecse (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6 College Ave
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 85
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Grades: 6-8
| 454 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23421, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23421, VA include Metompkin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23421?
1 public schools are located in 23421.
What is the racial composition of students in 23421?
23421 public schools minority enrollment is 83% 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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