For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,508 students in 23116, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 23116, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23116, VA are Atlee High School, Pole Green Elementary School and Rural Point Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23116 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23116, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23116, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atlee High School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9414 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,509 students
Rank: #22.
Pole Green Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8393 Pole Green Park Ln
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #33.
Rural Point Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7161 Studley Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3580
Grades: PK-5
| 650 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Chickahominy Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Grades: 6-8
| 1,123 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Hanover High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10307 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,358 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Oak Knoll Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 881 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Pearson's Corner Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8290 New Ashcake Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3660
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Rank: #88.
Kersey Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10004 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #99.
Cool Spring Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9964 Honey Meadows Rd
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 803 students
Rank: #1010.
Washington-henry Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9025 Washington Henry Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Georgetown School
Alternative School
10000 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3460
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
The Hanover Center For Trades And Technology
Vocational School
10002 Learning Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-3440
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23116, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23116, VA include Atlee High School, Pole Green Elementary School and Rural Point Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23116?
12 public schools are located in 23116.
What percentage of students in 23116 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 23116 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23116?
23116 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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