For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,434 students in 23235, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23235, VA are Greenfield Elementary School, Bon Air Elementary School and Manchester Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23235 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23235, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23235, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
J.b. Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Garden Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 327-5612
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23235, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23235, VA include Greenfield Elementary School, Bon Air Elementary School and Manchester Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23235?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23235.
What is the racial composition of students in 23235?
23235 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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