For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,135 students in 23233, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 256 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23233, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23233, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23233 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23233, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23233, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Gr: PK-5 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Quioccasin Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,053 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
23233, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,102 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23233, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23233, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Nuckols Farm Elementary School and Short Pump Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23233?
8 public schools are located in 23233.
What percentage of students in 23233 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23233 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23233?
23233 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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