For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,406 students in 23063, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23063, VA are Goochland Elementary School, Goochland Middle School and Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23063 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23063, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23063, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goochland Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Bulldog Way
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Goochland Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
23063, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23063, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23063, VA include Goochland Elementary School, Goochland Middle School and Byrd Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23063?
3 public elementary schools are located in 23063.
What is the racial composition of students in 23063?
23063 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% 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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