For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,478 students in 23237, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 76 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 23237, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23237, VA are Salem Church Elementary School, Salem Church Middle School and Beulah Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23237 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23237, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23237, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem Church Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6215
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Church Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Salem Church Rd.;
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6225
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 768-6225
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Beulah Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5441 Beulah Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 967 students
Rank: #44.
Bensley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Strathmore Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #55.
Bellwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9536 Dawnshire Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
23237, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23237, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23237, VA include Salem Church Elementary School, Salem Church Middle School and Beulah Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23237, VA?
5 public schools are located in 23237, VA.
What percentage of students in 23237, VA go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 23237, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23237, VA?
23237, VA public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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