For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 864 students in 23226, VA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,845 private students). 21% of all K-12 students in 23226, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23226, VA are Mary Munford Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23226 have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23226, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23226, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Munford Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Westmoreland Street
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 780-6267
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Charles St
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Richmond, VA 23226
(804) 673-3775
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23226, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23226, VA include Mary Munford Elementary School and Crestview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23226?
2 public schools are located in 23226.
What percentage of students in 23226 go to public school?
21% of all K-12 students in 23226 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23226?
23226 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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