For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,025 students in Chesterfield, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Jacobs Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chesterfield, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Chesterfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Chesterfield, VA (2025)
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
| 798 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 742 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 868 students
Chesterfield, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
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 2023)
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 elementary schools in Chesterfield, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chesterfield, VA include Winterpock Elementary School, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Jacobs Road Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield?
4 public elementary schools are located in Chesterfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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