For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,142 students in 23235, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23235, VA are Manchester Middle School and Providence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23235 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23235, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23235, VA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manchester Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7401 Hull Street Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1385
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Providence Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Starlight Lane
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 674-1355
Gr: 6-8 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
23235, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Gr: 7-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Gr: 7-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Minority enrollment: 74%
W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23235, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23235, VA include Manchester Middle School and Providence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23235?
2 public middle schools are located in 23235.
What is the racial composition of students in 23235?
23235 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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