For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 176 students in 23829, VA.
The top-ranked public school in 23829, VA is Capron Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 23829 have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23829, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23829, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capron Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18414 Southampton Pky
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Capron, VA 23829
(434) 658-4348
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
23829, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deerfield Cor Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
21360 Deerfield Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4368
Divers Center For Womensouthamp (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14516 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14545 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Intensive Treat Ct (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14380 Terrapin Dr
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4174
Southampton Recep. & Classif. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
15172 Old Belfield Rd
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Capron, VA 23829
(804) 658-4171
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23829, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23829, VA include Capron Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23829?
1 public schools are located in 23829.
What is the racial composition of students in 23829?
23829 public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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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