For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,706 students in 23841, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23841, VA are Dinwiddie Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Dinwiddie County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23841 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23841, VA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23841, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dinwiddie Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13811 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10305 Boydton Plank Rd
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-4480
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Dinwiddie County Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11608 Courthouse Road
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Dinwiddie, VA 23841
(804) 469-5430
Gr: 6-8 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23841, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23841, VA include Dinwiddie Elementary School, Southside Elementary School and Dinwiddie County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23841?
3 public elementary schools are located in 23841.
What is the racial composition of students in 23841?
23841 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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