For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,666 students in 23435, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23435, VA are John Yeates Middle School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23435 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23435, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23435, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Yeates Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Shores Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Grades: PK-5
| 822 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Grades: PK-5
| 831 students
Rank: #44.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #55.
Creekside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
23435, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23435, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23435, VA include John Yeates Middle School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Florence Bowser Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23435?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23435.
What is the racial composition of students in 23435?
23435 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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