For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 770 students in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond, VA.
The top ranked public schools in The Fan District are Dogwood Middle School and William Fox Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dogwood Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Floyd Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6231
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
William Fox Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Hanover Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 780-6259
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond, VA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond, VA include Dogwood Middle School and William Fox Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond?
the neighborhood of The Fan District, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 62% 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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