For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,539 students in 23860, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23860, VA are Carter G. Woodson Middle School, Harry E. James Elementary School and Patrick Copeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23860 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23860, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23860, VA Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #22.
Harry E. James Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Copeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #44.
Dupont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Grades: K-5
| 632 students
23860, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 23860, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 23860, VA include Carter G. Woodson Middle School, Harry E. James Elementary School and Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23860?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23860.
What is the racial composition of students in 23860?
23860 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% 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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