For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,411 students
Rank: #22.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Varina Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2551 New Market Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7010
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7010
Grades: 3-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #66.
John Rolfe Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: n/an/a
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 339 students
23231, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Grades: PK-2
| 346 students
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Grades: 6-8
| 1,464 students
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
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).
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