For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,519 students in 23059, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 651 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 23059, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23059, VA are Rivers Edge Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and David A. Kaechele Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23059 have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23059, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23059, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivers Edge Elementary School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11600 Holman Ridge Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 935-6760
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #22.
Twin Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4900 Twin Hickory Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
David A. Kaechele Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5680 Pouncey Tract Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Shady Grove Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12200 Wyndham Lake Dr
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 360-0825
Gr: PK-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Colonial Trail Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12101 Bacova Drive
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-0055
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Deep Run High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Twin Hickory Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 364-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,992 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Holman Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 Concourse Blvd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 346-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10960 Greenwood Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Glen Allen, VA 23059
(804) 261-2970
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23059, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23059, VA include Rivers Edge Elementary School, Twin Hickory Elementary School and David A. Kaechele Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23059?
8 public schools are located in 23059.
What percentage of students in 23059 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 23059 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23059?
23059 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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