For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,841 students in Chesterfield, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 872 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Chesterfield, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, Matoaca High School and O B Gates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Chesterfield, VA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 1,307 students
Rank: #22.
Matoaca High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17700 Longhouse Lane
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Chesterfield, VA 23838
(804) 590-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,650 students
Rank: #33.
O B Gates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #44.
Lloyd C Bird High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,820 students
Rank: #55.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
J A Chalkley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turner Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 814 students
Rank: #77.
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Krause Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chesterfield Career And Technical Center At Courthouse
Vocational School
10101 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6160
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6160
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chesterfield Co Gov's Health/science Academy
Vocational School
13900 Hull Street Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 788-6165
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 788-6165
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Governors Career And Technical For Engineering Studi
Vocational School
Lloyd C. Bird High School, 103
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 225-2099
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 225-2099
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center
Alternative School
10101 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Chesterfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Chesterfield, VA include Winterpock Elementary School, Matoaca High School and O B Gates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chesterfield, VA?
11 public schools are located in Chesterfield, VA.
What percentage of students in Chesterfield, VA go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Chesterfield, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield, VA?
Chesterfield, VA public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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