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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23220

At a glance

Schools

1,590

Students

5-star school

Top rankedOpen High3^rd of 328 Virginia high schools

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Biggest riser

George W. Carver Elementary up 8 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Richmond Alternative School 8.3 students per teacher

SchoolDigger ratings

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Summary:

The 23220 zip code area of Richmond, Virginia is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools serve a student population that faces significant economic challenges, with all schools reporting very high rates of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Among the standout schools in the area is Open High, which is ranked 3rd out of 328 high schools in Virginia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts exceptional test scores, with 100% proficiency in several subjects, and a high 4-year graduation rate of 92.8%. In contrast, Richmond Alternative struggles with very low test scores, with just 14.29% proficiency in 11th grade English reading compared to 97.37% at Open High.

The data reveals significant disparities in performance across the schools in the 23220 zip code, which are all part of the Richmond City Public Schools district. While schools like William Fox Elementary show higher test scores than district and state averages, the district as a whole is ranked 115th out of 129 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing the systemic challenges facing the district will be crucial to improving outcomes for all students in the 23220 area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Writing (2025)		SOL Geometry (2025)		SOL Algebra I (2025)			SOL Algebra II (2025)	SOL Mathematics (2025)				SOL Biology (2025)		SOL Science (2025)		SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)								SOL World History I (2025)	SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Writing 10th Grade	SOL Writing 11th Grade	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Geometry 9th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 9th Grade	SOL Algebra II 9th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Biology 9th Grade	SOL Biology 12th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 11th Grade	SOL English Reading 12th Grade	SOL World History I 9th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dogwood Middle	Public	6-8	1701 Floyd Ave	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6231	371	36	10.3	98.9%	61 (16.4%)	278 (74.9%)	15 (4.0%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	6.4	403^rd of 419 public middle schools	3.8%		21.5	353^rd of 417 public middle schools	15.3%	50			87.5		87.5	42.9						41.6				8.3	53.3				49.6	53.9	57.9				47.6		$11,562	$923	$10,639
Open High	Public	9-12	600 S Pine St	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-4661	171	19	9.1	101.2%	70 (40.9%)	62 (36.3%)	28 (16.4%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.3%)	88.8	3^rd of 328 public high schools	99.1%		87.5	5^th of 329 public high schools	98.5%	2	100.0	97.3		95.2				100.0					100.0											97.4		100.0			$10,932	$14	$10,919
William Fox Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2300 Hanover Ave	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 780-6259	367	25	14.9	100.0%	158 (43.1%)	139 (37.9%)	23 (6.3%)	16 (4.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.2%)	57.4	512^th of 1110 public elementary schools	53.9%		66.7	404^th of 1114 public elementary schools	63.7%	108									70.5	75.4	78.2				69.1			73.3	77.2	72.7								71.9	$12,984	$140	$12,844
George W. Carver Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1110 W Leigh St	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-6247	404	26	15.6	99.8%	6 (1.5%)	359 (88.9%)	11 (2.7%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (5.2%)	1.2	1106^th of 1110 public elementary schools	0.4%		0.3	1114^th of 1114 public elementary schools	0.0%	8									26.6	37.3	28.1				8.8			28.1	48.0	22.4								31.4	$12,033	$1,477	$10,556
Richmond Alternative School	Public	6-12	119 West Leigh Street	Richmond	23220	Richmond city	Richmond City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 780-4388	277	33	8.3		2 (0.7%)	187 (67.5%)	79 (28.5%)	5 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0.3	327^th of 328 public high schools	0.3%		0	329^th of 329 public high schools	0.0%	2	13.0						31.8							18.4		4.6							0.0	14.3	17.4	9.1	13.6

Cities Near Zip Code 23220

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Richmond	0.36 mi	116	310^th
Henrico	4.13 mi	2
Mechanicsville	5.82 mi	18	63^rd
Bon Air	6.08 mi	1	171^st
Highland Springs	6.39 mi	7	356^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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