For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,152 students in 23832, VA (there are , serving 971 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 23832, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23832, VA are Winterpock Elementary School, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Lloyd C. Bird High 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 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winterpock Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9000 Elementary Way Loop
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 763-5051
Grades: PK-5
| 798 students
Rank: #22.
O.b. Gates Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6195
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Lloyd C. Bird High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10301 Courthouse Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #44.
Jacobs Road Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8800 Jacobs Rd.
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1320
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #55.
J.a. Chalkley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Turner Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 674-1300
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Center
Alternative School
10101 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 768-6165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
23832, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chesterfield Diversion (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7000 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4242
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pocohantas Correctional Unit #13 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
6900 Courthouse Rd
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 796-4277
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, O.b. Gates Elementary School and Lloyd C. Bird High 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?
84% of all K-12 students in 23832 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
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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