For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,186 students in 23435, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 23435, VA are John Yeates Middle School, Nansemond River High School and Florence Bowser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23435 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23435, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23435, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Yeates Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Gr: 9-12 | 1,683 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Gr: PK-5 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Northern Shores Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23435, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23435, VA include John Yeates Middle School, Nansemond River High School and Florence Bowser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23435?
7 public schools are located in 23435.
What is the racial composition of students in 23435?
23435 public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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