For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,809 students in 23236, VA (there are , serving 272 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23236, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23236, VA are W.w. Gordon Elementary School, Monacan High School and Providence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23236 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23236, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23236, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #22.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,643 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11001 W. Providence Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1345
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #44.
Reams Road Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10141 Reams Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1370
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #55.
A.m. Davis Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Providence Rd
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 674-1310
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: n/an/a
421 South Providence Road
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 818-5630
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 818-5630
Grades: K-8
| 570 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23236, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23236, VA include W.w. Gordon Elementary School, Monacan High School and Providence Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23236?
6 public schools are located in 23236.
What percentage of students in 23236 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23236 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23236?
23236 public schools minority enrollment is 58% 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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