For the 2023-24 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,332 students in 23434, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 1,152 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 23434, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23434, VA are Oakland Elementary School, King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23434 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23434, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23434, VA Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5505 Godwin Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5248
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
King's Fork High School
Math: 44% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 Kings Fork Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5240
Grades: 9-12
| 1,675 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland High School
Magnet School
Math: 33% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
214 Kenyon Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5790
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #44.
Nansemond Parkway Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3012 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-4167
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Kilby Shores Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 Kilby Shores Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6214
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #66.
Forest Glen Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Forest Glen Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5780
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Elephant's Fork Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2316 William Reid Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #88.
King's Fork Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Kings Fork Rd.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5246
Grades: 6-8
| 1,058 students
Rank: #99.
Hillpoint Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Hillpoint Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-6750
Grades: PK-5
| 720 students
Rank: #1010.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Math: 22% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6212
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1111.
Mack Benn Jr. Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1253 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6224
Grades: PK-5
| 638 students
Rank: #1212.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 Walnut Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6226
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
The College And Career At Pruden
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Turlington Woods Alternative
Alternative School
629 Turlington Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 934-6215
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23434, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4169 Pruden Avenue
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
John F. Kennedy Alternative (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2325 E Washington St
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-5560
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3264 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 923-5244
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Pruden Center For Industry/tech (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
4169 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-7407
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Suffolk Re-ed (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2327 E. Washington St.
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 539-2388
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23434, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23434, VA include Oakland Elementary School, King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
How many public schools are located in 23434, VA?
15 public schools are located in 23434, VA.
What percentage of students in 23434, VA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 23434, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23434, VA?
23434, VA public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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