For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,513 students in 23831, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23831, VA are Harrowgate Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23831 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23831, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23831, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrowgate Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 520-6015
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Ecoff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
C.c. Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13101 S. Chester Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
Rank: #44.
C.e. Curtis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3600 W Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6175
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #55.
Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Cougar Trail
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 524-3620
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 524-3620
Grades: 6-8
| 1,022 students
23831, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3900 West Hundred Rd
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6145
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23831, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23831, VA include Harrowgate Elementary School, Ecoff Elementary School and C.c. Wells Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23831?
5 public elementary schools are located in 23831.
What is the racial composition of students in 23831?
23831 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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