Best Schools in Chesterfield County, VA
Chesterfield County, VA has 101 public schools (18 high, 19 middle, 57 elementary) serving 86,318 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 48%, so schools in Chesterfield County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chesterfield County, VA
The top high schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cosby High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2385 Students
2. Midlothian High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2041 Students
3. Clover Hill High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
4. Colonial Heights High
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Colonial Heights City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 876 Students
5. Monacan High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1631 Students
6. James River High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1926 Students
7. Prince George High
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1796 Students
8. Thomas Dale High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2556 Students
9. Powhatan High
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1404 Students
10. Matoaca High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesterfield County, VA
The top middle schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Midlothian Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1368 Students
2. Robious Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1129 Students
3. Swift Creek Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1115 Students
4. Tomahawk Creek Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1680 Students
5. Powhatan Middle
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Powhatan County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 969 Students
6. Bailey Bridge Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
7. Elizabeth Davis Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1337 Students
8. J.e.j. Moore Middle
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Prince George County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1393 Students
9. Manchester Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students
10. Colonial Heights Middle
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Colonial Heights City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesterfield County, VA
The top elementary schools in Chesterfield County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bettie Weaver Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
2. W.w. Gordon Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 577 Students
3. J.b. Watkins Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 814 Students
4. Alberta Smith Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 626 Students
5. Grange Hall Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
6. Swift Creek Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 708 Students
7. Woolridge Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
8. Winterpock Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
9. Moseley Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 894 Students
10. Robious Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 662 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterfield County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesterfield County, VA has a total population of 364,548 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesterfield County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Chesterfield County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterfield County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterfield County, VA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chesterfield County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chesterfield County, VA
How many schools are in Chesterfield County, VA?
Chesterfield County, VA has 101 public schools: 18 high schools, 19 middle schools and 57 elementary schools, serving 86,318 students in total.
How do schools in Chesterfield County perform on state tests?
On average, 101 schools in Chesterfield County score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in Chesterfield County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chesterfield County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Chesterfield County
6 places in Chesterfield County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Midlothian (21)
- Chester (11)
- Chesterfield (6)
- Bon Air (1)
- Matoaca (1)
- Moseley (1)
School districts (1)
- Chesterfield County Public Schools (63 schools)