For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,227 students in 23231, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 184 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 40% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), 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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23231, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Varina High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7053 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Henry D. Ward Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3400 Darbytown Road
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7030
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Varina Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 Williamsburg Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8765
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
George F. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6651 Willson Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8755
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
John Rolfe Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Messer Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 226-8730
Gr: 6-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
8320 Buffin Rd
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Henrico, VA 23231
(804) 795-7020
Gr: PK-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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