For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,749 students in 23139, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23139, VA are Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Powhatan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23139 have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23139, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23139, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Powhatan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4111 Old Buckingham Rd
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5730
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Flat Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2210 Batterson Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5743
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Powhatan Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4135 Old Buckingham Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 362-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4294 Anderson Hwy
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
23139, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4290 Anderson Hwy.
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5720
Gr: 6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Powhatan Voc. Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1800 Judes Ferry Road
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 598-5714
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23139, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23139, VA include Powhatan Elementary School, Flat Rock Elementary School and Powhatan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23139?
4 public elementary schools are located in 23139.
What is the racial composition of students in 23139?
23139 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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