For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,448 students in 23225, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23225, VA are Crestwood Elementary School, Lucille M. Brown Middle School and Miles Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23225 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23225, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23225, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Grades: PK-5
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Grades: 6-8
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #55.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #66.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #77.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Grades: PK-5
| 344 students
23225, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7824 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 272-7554
Grades: 6-8
| 483 students
3411 Semmes Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5021
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23225, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23225, VA include Crestwood Elementary School, Lucille M. Brown Middle School and Miles Jones Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23225?
7 public elementary schools are located in 23225.
What is the racial composition of students in 23225?
23225 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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