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Best 23836 Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon 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 score of 73% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 51% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23836, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Elizabeth Scott Elementary School

(Math: 79% | Reading: 56%)
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813 Beginners Trail Loop
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4660

Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Rank: #22.

Enon Elementary School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
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2001 E. Hundred Rd.
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 530-5720

Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

Rank: #33.

Elizabeth Davis Middle School

(Math: 74% | Reading: 44%)
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601 Corvus Court
Chester, VA 23836
(804) 541-4700

Gr: 6-8 | 1,325 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23836, VA?

The top ranked public schools in 23836, VA include Elizabeth Scott Elementary School, Enon 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).