Best 23602 Virginia Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,114 students in 23602, VA (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,081 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 23602, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top-ranked public schools in 23602, VA are Menchville High School, Willis A. Jenkins Elementary School and Kiln Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 23602 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23602, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).