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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Chesterfield County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 62,673 students in Chesterfield County, VA (there are 28 private schools, serving 3,467 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA are Bettie Weaver Elementary School, J.b. Watkins Elementary School and Woolridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Chesterfield County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bettie Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3600 James River Rd
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
J.b. Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
501 Coalfield Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Woolridge Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5401 Timber Bluff Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6330
Gr: PK-5 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Greenfield Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10751 Savoy Rd.
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2720
Gr: PK-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Alberta Smith Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13200 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6295
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Old Hundred Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1501 Old Hundred Road
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 748-1405
Gr: PK-5 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Midlothian Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13501 Midlothian Turnpike
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2460
Gr: 6-8 | 1,330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Robious Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2701 Robious Crossing Dr
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2510
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
W.w. Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11701 Gordon School Rd.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2410
Gr: PK-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Cosby High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14300 Fox Club Parkway
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-8340
Gr: 9-12 | 2,507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Midlothian High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 Charter Colony Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2440
Gr: 9-12 | 2,048 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Monacan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11501 Smoketree Dr.
Richmond, VA 23236
(804) 378-2480
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1414.
Swift Creek Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13800 Genito Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6305
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1515.
Spring Run Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
13901 Spring Run Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 639-6352
Gr: PK-5 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1616.
Grange Hall Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19301 Hull Street Rd.
Moseley, VA 23120
(804) 739-6265
Gr: PK-5 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1717.
Robious Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2801 Robious Crossing Dr.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2500
Gr: PK-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Clover Hill High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13301 Kelly Green Lane
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6230
Gr: 9-12 | 1,742 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1919.
Tomahawk Creek Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 Learning Place Loop
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Swift Creek Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3700 Old Hundred Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6315
Gr: 6-8 | 1,180 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Clover Hill Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5700 Woodlake Village Pkwy
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6220
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Matoaca High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,624 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Thomas Dale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3626 W. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6245
Gr: 9-12 | 2,582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2424.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,131 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2525.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2626.
James River High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3700 James River Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23113
(804) 378-2420
Gr: 9-12 | 1,842 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2727.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2828.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2929.
Ecoff Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5200 Ecoff Ave.
Chester, VA 23831
(804) 768-6185
Gr: PK-5 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #3030.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3131.
Evergreen Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1701 Evergreen East Pkwy.
Midlothian, VA 23114
(804) 378-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3232.
Bon Air Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Polk St
Richmond, VA 23235
(804) 560-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3333.
Manchester High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12601 Bailey Bridge Rd.
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6275
Gr: 9-12 | 2,236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3434.
Bailey Bridge Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12501 Bailey Bridge Rd
Midlothian, VA 23112
(804) 739-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,496 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3535.
Elizabeth Davis Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Corvus Court
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Chesterfield County, VA include Bettie Weaver Elementary School, J.b. Watkins Elementary School and Woolridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield County?
73 public schools are located in Chesterfield County.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Chesterfield County are often viewed compared to one another?

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