For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,220 students in 23227, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,189 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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