Home > Virginia > Henrico County > Henrico

Best 23231 Virginia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,949 students in 23231, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 171 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 23231, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in 23231, VA are Varina High School, Henry D. Ward Elementary School and Varina Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 23231 have an score of 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23231, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23231, VA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Varina High School

Magnet School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700

Gr: 9-12 | 1,411 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #22.

Henry D. Ward Elementary School

(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030

Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #33.

Varina Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

2551 New Market Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7010

Gr: 3-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #44.

Montrose Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765

Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #55.

George F. Baker Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755

Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

John Rolfe Middle School

(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
:

Bottom 50%

Add to Compare

6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730

Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: n/an/a

Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary School

Add to Compare

8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020

Gr: PK-2 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 23231 Virginia

23231, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Mehfoud Elementary School (Closed 2023)

8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020

Gr: PK-2 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rolfe Middle School (Closed 2023)

6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730

Gr: 6-8 | 1,464 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 66%

Ward Elementary School (Closed 2023)

3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030

Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 23231, VA?

The top ranked public schools in 23231, VA include Varina High School, Henry D. Ward Elementary School and Varina Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 23231?

7 public schools are located in 23231.

What percentage of students in 23231 go to public school?

96% of all K-12 students in 23231 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in 23231?

23231 public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).