For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,220 students in 23227, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,169 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 23227, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23227, VA are Chamberlayne Elementary School, John Marshall High School and Linwood Holton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23227 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23227, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23227, VA Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chamberlayne Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8200 St Charles Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 261-5030
Gr: PK-5 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
John Marshall High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4225 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6052
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Linwood Holton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1600 W. Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-5310
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Henrico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Azalea Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 228-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
L. Douglas Wilder Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Wilkinson Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 515-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Henderson Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4319 Old Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8288
Gr: 6-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Frances W. Mcclenney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3817 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-8193
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Metro Richmond Alternative Education
Alternative School
8000 Brook Road
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3291
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 553-3291
Rank: n/an/a
Real Special Educational Center
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6010
23227, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Real School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4929 Chamberlayne Ave
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 266-3131
Gr: 4-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Thirteen Acres Special Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
3801 Hermitage Rd.
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 780-6072
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23227, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23227, VA include Chamberlayne Elementary School, John Marshall High School and Linwood Holton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23227?
9 public schools are located in 23227.
What percentage of students in 23227 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 23227 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23227?
23227 public schools minority enrollment is 85% 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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