For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,187 students in 23234, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 23234, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23234, VA are J.g. Hening Elementary School, Meadowbrook High School and Hopkins Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23234 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23234, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23234, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 877 students
Rank: #22.
Meadowbrook High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4901 Cogbill Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3675
Grades: 9-12
| 1,964 students
Rank: #33.
Hopkins Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6000 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3665
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #44.
Falling Creek Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4724 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,388 students
Rank: #55.
Falling Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Hopkins Rd.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas C. Boushall Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Hopkins Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5016
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #77.
Broad Rock Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4615 Ferguson Ln
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5048
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: n/an/a
2717 Alexander Avenue
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-4593
Grades: PK
| 211 students
23234, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23234, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23234, VA include J.g. Hening Elementary School, Meadowbrook High School and Hopkins Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23234?
8 public schools are located in 23234.
What percentage of students in 23234 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 23234 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23234?
23234 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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