For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,213 students in 23111, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 359 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 23111, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23111, VA are Laurel Meadow Elementary School, Battlefield Park Elementary School and Bell Creek Middle 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 80% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23111, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23111, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8248 Lee-davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2040
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Battlefield Park Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5501 Mechanicsville Turnpike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3600
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bell Creek Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8021 Lee Davis Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2260
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mechanicsville High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7052 Mechanicsville Pike
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Mechanicsville Elementary School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Cold Harbor Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6740 Cold Harbor Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(804) 723-3620
Gr: PK-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 Bell Creek Middle 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?
92% of all K-12 students in 23111 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23111?
23111 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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