For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,174 students in 23230, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 264 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 23230, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23230, VA are Thomas Jefferson High School and Charles M. Johnson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23230 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23230, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23230, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4100 W Grace St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6028
Grades: 9-12
| 778 students
Rank: #22.
Charles M. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Bethlehem Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Governor's Career And Technical Education Academy For St.
Vocational School
2020 Westwood Avenue
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Technical Center
Vocational School
2020 Westwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Thrive Academy
Alternative School
2015 Seddan Way
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-7880
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23230, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23230, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23230, VA include Thomas Jefferson High School and Charles M. Johnson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23230?
5 public schools are located in 23230.
What percentage of students in 23230 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 23230 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23230?
23230 public schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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