For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 911 students in Goochland, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goochland, VA are Goochland Middle School and Byrd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Goochland, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Goochland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Goochland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goochland Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3250b River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5320
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #22.
Byrd Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2704 Hadensville Fife Rd
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5380
Grades: PK-5
| 312 students
Goochland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3150 River Road West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-5321
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
James River Juvenile Detention Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 880
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 556-4214
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Va Correctional Center For Women (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2841river Rd West
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Goochland, VA 23063
(804) 784-3582
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Goochland, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Goochland, VA include Goochland Middle School and Byrd Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Goochland?
2 public elementary schools are located in Goochland.
What is the racial composition of students in Goochland?
Goochland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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