For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,259 students in 23220, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23220, VA are Richmond Alternative, Dogwood Middle School and George W. Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
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: #55.
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
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 elementary schools in 23220, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23220, VA include Richmond Alternative, Dogwood Middle School and George W. Carver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23220?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23220.
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% 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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