For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 265 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Highland Park Southern Tip is Overby-sheppard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Overby-sheppard Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2300 1st Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 329-2515
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond, VA include Overby-sheppard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond?
the neighborhood of Highland Park Southern Tip, Richmond public schools minority enrollment is 97% 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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