For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,174 students in 23230, VA (there are , 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 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23230, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Jefferson High School
(Math: 60-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Charles M. Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5600 Bethlehem Rd
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 673-3735
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Richmond Technical Center
Vocational School
2020 Westwood Ave
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 780-6237
23230, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richmond Day Reporting Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3018 West Clay St
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
Richmond, VA 23230
(804) 367-6193
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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