For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,004 students in 23116, VA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA are Chickahominy Middle School and Oak Knoll Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23116 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23116, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23116, VA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA include Chickahominy Middle School and Oak Knoll Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23116?
2 public middle schools are located in 23116.
What is the racial composition of students in 23116?
23116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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