For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,584 students in 23220, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 409 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 23220, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23220, VA are Open High School, Richmond Alternative and Dogwood Middle 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 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Open High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 S Pine St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: 6-12
| 134 students
Rank: #33.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6247
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Amelia Street Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Amelia St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6275
Grades: PK-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Coderva Regional High School
Alternative School
2601 Durham Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 968-1820
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 968-1820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 N. Lombardy St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 354-6800
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 354-6800
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1211 S. Allen Ave.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6263
Grades: PK
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Acceleration Prgm.
Alternative School
100 W. Baker St.
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6022
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23220, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Career Dev Center (Acdc) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Grades: PK-11
| n/a students
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Grades: PK-5
| 316 students
Educare (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
100 W Baker St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4641
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 and Dogwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23220?
10 public schools are located in 23220.
What percentage of students in 23220 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 23220 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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