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Best 23225 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,236 students in 23225, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 381 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23225, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23225, VA are Huguenot High School, Crestwood Elementary School and Lucille M. Brown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23225 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23225, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23225, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huguenot High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7945 Forest Hill Ave
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-7967
Gr: 9-12 | 1,469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Whittington Dr.
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 560-2710
Gr: PK-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Lucille M. Brown Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6300 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3013
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Elizabeth D. Redd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5601 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5061
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Southampton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Cheverly Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 320-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Richmond High School For The Arts
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4314 Crutchfield St
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 1,116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Miles Jones Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Beaufont Hill Drive
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 319-3185
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
G.h. Reid Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 Whitehead Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 745-3550
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #99.
Westover Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5002
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Career Education And Employment Charter School
Charter School
4314 Crutchfield Street
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 780-5037
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23225, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23225, VA include Huguenot High School, Crestwood Elementary School and Lucille M. Brown Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23225?
10 public schools are located in 23225.
What percentage of students in 23225 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23225 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23225?
23225 public schools minority enrollment is 91% 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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