For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,152 students in 23832, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 784 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 23832, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, Lloyd C. Bird High School and O.b. Gates Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23832 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23832, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23832, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Gr: PK-5 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 2,127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Gr: PK-5 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9700 Krause Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 706-2160
Rank: #66.
J.a. Chalkley Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turner Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Chesterfield Career And Technical Center At Courthouse
Vocational School
10101 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6160
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6160
Rank: n/an/a
Governor's Career And Technical Academy For Engineering Stud
Vocational School
10301 Courthouse Road, Lloyd C
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 225-2099
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 225-2099
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center
Alternative School
10101 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
23832, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23832, VA include Winterpock Elementary School, Lloyd C. Bird High School and O.b. Gates Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23832?
9 public schools are located in 23832.
What percentage of students in 23832 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 23832 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23832?
23832 public schools minority enrollment is 69% 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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