For the 2024-25 school year, there are 73 public schools serving 62,462 students in Chesterfield County, VA (there are 28 private schools, serving 4,228 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA are Greenfield Elementary School, Alberta Smith Elementary School and Bettie Weaver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chesterfield County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Alberta Smith Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #44.
Woolridge Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Grades: PK-5
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
J.b. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #66.
Cosby High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Grades: 9-12
| 2,385 students
Rank: #77.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 2,041 students
Rank: #88.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 760 students
Rank: #99.
Old Hundred Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1501 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Grades: PK-5
| 997 students
Rank: #1010.
Clover Hill High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Grades: 9-12
| 1,775 students
Rank: #1111.
Robious Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Robious Crossing Dr
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Grades: 6-8
| 1,129 students
Rank: #1212.
Midlothian Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 1,368 students
Rank: #1313.
James River High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Grades: 9-12
| 1,926 students
Rank: #1414.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Grades: PK-5
| 577 students
Rank: #1515.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,631 students
Rank: #1616.
Matoaca High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,630 students
Rank: #1717.
Spring Run Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Spring Run Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Grades: PK-5
| 872 students
Rank: #1818.
Swift Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13800 Genito Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Grades: PK-5
| 708 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas Dale High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Grades: 9-12
| 2,556 students
Rank: #2020.
Manchester High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Grades: 9-12
| 2,188 students
Rank: #2121.
Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #2222.
Clover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5700 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #2323.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3700 Old Hundred Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Grades: 6-8
| 1,115 students
Rank: #2424.
Tomahawk Creek Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Learning Place Loop
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Grades: 6-8
| 1,680 students
Rank: #2525.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1701 Evergreen East Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 811 students
Rank: #2626.
Robious Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Robious Crossing Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2727.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #2828.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2929.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #3030.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,031 students
Rank: #3131.
J.g. Hening Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5230 Chicora Dr.
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 743-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 819 students
Rank: #3232.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #3333.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 781 students
Rank: #3434.
Bailey Bridge Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12501 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,459 students
Rank: #3535.
Harrowgate Elementary 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
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Chesterfield County 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
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hamilton Crockford High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1801 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2388
Grades: 7-12
| 36 students
Joseph Mastin High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Ave
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2558
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Joseph Mastin High School Annex (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1900 Chatsworth Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2795
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Perrymont Middle School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8610 Perrymont Rd
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Richmond, VA 23237
(804) 743-3701
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4003 Cogbill Rd
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 279-7359
Grades: PK
| 180 students
2717 Alexander St
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Richmond, VA 23234
(804) 780-5041
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
W. Hamilton Crockford High School Annex (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1601 Old Bon Air Rd
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 323-2312
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA include Greenfield Elementary School, Alberta Smith Elementary School and Bettie Weaver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield County?
73 public schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Chesterfield County include: Elizabeth Scott Elementary School vs. Enon Elementary School, Enon Elementary School vs. Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Bensley Elementary School vs. Beulah Elementary School
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