For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,174 students in 23227, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,189 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 23227, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23227, VA are Chamberlayne Elementary School, Henrico High School and Linwood Holton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23227 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23227, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23227, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,348 students
Rank: #33.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
John Marshall High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Grades: 9-12
| 600 students
Rank: #55.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Grades: 6-8
| 761 students
Rank: #66.
Henderson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Ginter Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Richmond Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
8000 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3291
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3291
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
real special Educational center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23227, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Grades: 4-8
| 33 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23227, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23227, VA include Chamberlayne Elementary School, Henrico High School and Linwood Holton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23227?
10 public schools are located in 23227.
What percentage of students in 23227 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 23227 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23227?
23227 public schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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