Best 23832 Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,152 students in 23832, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,158 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 23832, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, Lloyd C. Bird 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.
Public schools in zipcode 23832 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23832, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23832, VA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
9700 Krause Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Rank: #66.
J.a. Chalkley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 Turner Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
10101 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6160
Rank: n/an/a
10301 Courthouse Road, Lloyd C
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 225-2099
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center
Alternative School
10101 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23832 Virginia

23832, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA include Winterpock Elementary School, Lloyd C. Bird High School and O.b. Gates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23832?
9 public schools are located in 23832.
What percentage of students in 23832 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 23832 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23832?
23832 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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