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Best 23220 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,760 students in 23220, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 409 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 23220, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23220, VA are Open High School, Richmond Alternative School and William Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23220, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Coderva Regional High School
Alternative School
2601 Durham Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 968-1820
Rank: n/an/a
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School
1000 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 354-6800
Rank: n/an/a
Maymont Preschool
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Gr: PK | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23220, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23220, VA include Open High School, Richmond Alternative School and William Fox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23220?
9 public schools are located in 23220.
What percentage of students in 23220 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 23220 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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