For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,668 students in 23222, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 231 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 23222, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23222, VA are Richmond Community High School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Overby-sheppard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23222 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23222, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23222, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond Community High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Brookland Park Boulevard
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Glen Lea Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Gr: PK-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Laburnum Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23222, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23222, VA include Richmond Community High School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Overby-sheppard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23222?
6 public schools are located in 23222.
What percentage of students in 23222 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 23222 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23222?
23222 public schools minority enrollment is 92% 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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