For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,440 students in 23805, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23805, VA are Walnut Hill Elementary School and Vernon Johns Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23805 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23805, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23805, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Boulevard
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7005
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7005
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Vernon Johns Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 901 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
23805, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 8-9 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3101 Homestead Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Petersburg, VA 23805
(804) 862-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23805, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23805, VA include Walnut Hill Elementary School and Vernon Johns Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23805?
2 public elementary schools are located in 23805.
What is the racial composition of students in 23805?
23805 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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