For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,878 students in 23836, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 248 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 23836, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23836, VA are Enon Elementary School, Elizabeth Scott Elementary School and Elizabeth Davis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23836 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23836, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23836, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Enon Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720
Grades: PK-5
| 796 students
Rank: #22.
Elizabeth Scott Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth Davis Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Corvus Court
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23836, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23836, VA include Enon Elementary School, Elizabeth Scott Elementary School and Elizabeth Davis Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23836?
3 public schools are located in 23836.
What percentage of students in 23836 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 23836 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23836?
23836 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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