For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,403 students in 23111, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 580 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 23111, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23111, VA are Laurel Meadow Elementary School, Battlefield Park Elementary School and Mechanicsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23111 have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23111, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23111, VA Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Mechanicsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,354 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 934 students
Rank: #55.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7425 Mechanicsville Elem Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3640
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #66.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23111, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23111, VA include Laurel Meadow Elementary School, Battlefield Park Elementary School and Mechanicsville High School.
How many public schools are located in 23111?
6 public schools are located in 23111.
What percentage of students in 23111 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 23111 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23111?
23111 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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