For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,616 students in 23222, VA (there are , serving 274 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23222, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23222, VA are Richmond Community High School, Barack Obama Elementary School and Laburnum 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 21% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23222, VA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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) 285-1015
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 285-1015
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Barack Obama Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4879
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Laburnum Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Meriwether Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Lea Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3909 Austin Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 228-2725
Grades: PK-5
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
23222, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2120 Fendall Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4785
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
201 E Brookland Pk Blvd
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 780-4332
Grades: 6-8
| 355 students
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 Laburnum Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23222?
5 public schools are located in 23222.
What percentage of students in 23222 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23222 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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