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Best Powhatan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,218 students in Powhatan County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 293 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Powhatan County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Powhatan High School and Flat Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powhatan County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Powhatan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Powhatan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Powhatan High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5710
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Powhatan Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return/powhatan Co
Alternative School
2320 Skaggs Rd, C/o Powhatan C
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Powhatan County, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Powhatan High School and Flat Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Powhatan County?
6 public schools are located in Powhatan County.
What percentage of students in Powhatan County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Powhatan County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Powhatan County?
Powhatan County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Powhatan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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