For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,384 students in 23435, VA.
The top ranked public schools in 23435, VA are John Yeates Middle School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Nansemond River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23435 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23435, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23435, VA 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John Yeates Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4901 Bennetts Pasture Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4105
Grades: 6-8
| 517 students
Rank: #22.
Northern Shores Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6701 Respass Beach Rd
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4169
Grades: PK-5
| 837 students
Rank: #33.
Nansemond River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3301 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4101
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #44.
Florence Bowser Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4106
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #55.
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7401 Burbage Drive
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 925-6752
Grades: 6-8
| 728 students
Rank: #66.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Bennetts Creek Park Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
23435, Virginia 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4540 Nansemond Pkwy
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 923-4164
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23435, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23435, VA include John Yeates Middle School, Northern Shores Elementary School and Nansemond River High School.
How many public schools are located in 23435?
6 public schools are located in 23435.
What is the racial composition of students in 23435?
23435 public schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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