Best 23606 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,517 students in 23606, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 361 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 23606, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 23606, VA are Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle School, Richard T. Yates Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 23606 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23606, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).