For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,600 students in 23002, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 175 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 23002, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23002, VA are Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School and Amelia County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23002 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23002, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23002, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amelia County High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8500 Otterburn Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2101
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Amelia County Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Amelia County Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8533 N Five Forks Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23002, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23002, VA include Amelia County High School, Amelia County Middle School and Amelia County Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23002?
3 public schools are located in 23002.
What percentage of students in 23002 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 23002 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23002?
23002 public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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