Top 5 Best Gloucester County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,036 students in Gloucester County, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 192 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, VA are Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gloucester County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Gloucester County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Gloucester County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
Math: 58% | Reading: 86%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Grades: 9-12
| 1,542 students
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
Math: 68% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #44.
Petsworth Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #55.
Peasley Middle School
Math: 53% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Achilles Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #77.
Abingdon Elementary School
Math: 61% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Grades: PK-5
| 453 students
Rank: #88.
Page Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 70%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: n/an/a
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gloucester County, VA

Gloucester County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 314 students
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Gloucester County, VA include Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gloucester County, VA?
9 public schools are located in Gloucester County, VA.
What percentage of students in Gloucester County, VA go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gloucester County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gloucester County, VA?
Gloucester County, VA public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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