Best 23229 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,721 students in 23229, VA (there are 9 private schools, serving 3,302 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 23229, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23229, VA are Tuckahoe Elementary School, Three Chopt Elementary School and Jackson Davis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23229 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23229, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23229, VA Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckahoe Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 Forest Ave
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3765
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Three Chopt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Skipwith Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3755
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Jackson Davis Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8801 Nesslewood Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 527-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Tuckahoe Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Douglas S. Freeman High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #66.
Maybeury Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Maybeury Dr
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 750-2650
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
8910 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 673-3745
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 23229, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23229, VA include Tuckahoe Elementary School, Three Chopt Elementary School and Jackson Davis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23229?
7 public schools are located in 23229.
What percentage of students in 23229 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 23229 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23229?
23229 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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