For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,341 students in 23223, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA are Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23223 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23223, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23223, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Military Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 North 37th Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4968
Grades: 6-12
| 314 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5121 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-4020
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Mosby St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8011
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
3820 Nine Mile Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 305-9263
Grades: K-12
| 642 students
23223, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 226-8745
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
1001 Cedar Fork Road
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6550
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
1611 N 31st St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-8526
Grades: 9-12
| 151 students
New Bridge School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5915 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 328-6125
Grades: 3-8
| 133 students
2901 Thalen St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 343-6535
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
2100 Sussex St
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 780-4318
Grades: PK-5
| 374 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23223, VA include Franklin Military Academy, Fairfield Middle School and Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23223?
4 public middle schools are located in 23223.
What is the racial composition of students in 23223?
23223 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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