For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 640 students in 23851, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23851, VA are Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School and S.p. Morton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23851 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23851, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23851, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Charles Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-4631
Gr: 6-7 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
S.p. Morton Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 Morton Street
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458
Franklin, VA 23851
(757) 562-5458
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23851, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23851, VA include Joseph P. King Jr. Middle School and S.p. Morton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23851?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23851.
What is the racial composition of students in 23851?
23851 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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