For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 551 students in 23220, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23220, VA are Richmond Alternative, Dogwood Middle School and Amelia Street Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23220 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23220, VA Public Middle 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: #33.
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 middle schools in 23220, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23220, VA include Richmond Alternative, Dogwood Middle School and Amelia Street Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 23220?
3 public middle schools are located in 23220.
What is the racial composition of students in 23220?
23220 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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