For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,119 students in 23061, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23061, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23061, VA are Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23061 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23061, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23061, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Peasley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Grades: 6-8
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
Page Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gloucester & Mathews Counties Gov's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23061, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23061, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23061, VA include Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23061?
7 public schools are located in 23061.
What percentage of students in 23061 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23061 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23061?
23061 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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