For the 2026 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 29% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23220, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
119 West Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
23220, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Adult Career Dev. Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
119 West Leigh St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-4388
Gr: PK-11
1101 Dance St
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6234
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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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