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Best Schools in Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield, VA has 37 public schools (7 high, 9 middle, 19 elementary) serving 36,070 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 52%, so schools in Chesterfield don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Chesterfield, VA
The top high schools in Chesterfield, 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. Clover Hill High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students
3. Matoaca High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
4. Manchester High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2188 Students
5. Amelia County High
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Amelia County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 538 Students
6. Lloyd C. Bird High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2031 Students
7. Meadowbrook High
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2033 Students
Best Middle Schools in Chesterfield, VA
The top middle schools in Chesterfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swift Creek Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1115 Students
2. Tomahawk Creek Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1680 Students
3. Bailey Bridge Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1459 Students
4. Amelia County Middle
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Amelia County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 365 Students
5. Manchester Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1103 Students
6. Matoaca Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 865 Students
7. Providence Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
8. Salem Church Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 910 Students
9. Falling Creek Middle
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Chesterfield, VA
The top elementary schools in Chesterfield, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alberta Smith Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 626 Students
2. Grange Hall Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 748 Students
3. Woolridge Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 804 Students
4. Winterpock Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 760 Students
5. Spring Run Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 872 Students
6. Clover Hill Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 842 Students
7. Matoaca Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 619 Students
8. O.b. Gates Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
9. Ecoff Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 730 Students
10. Ettrick Elementary
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Chesterfield County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 500 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Chesterfield, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Chesterfield, VA has a total population of 59,955 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 41% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Chesterfield, 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, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.17 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Chesterfield, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Chesterfield, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Chesterfield, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Chesterfield, VA
How many schools are in Chesterfield, VA?
Chesterfield, VA has 37 public schools: 7 high schools, 9 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 36,070 students in total.
How do schools in Chesterfield perform on state tests?
On average, 37 schools in Chesterfield score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 52%, so on average schools in Chesterfield don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Chesterfield?
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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- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 51%
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- Projected: 64%
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- Projected: 51%
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 74%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 45%
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- Actual: 84%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Chesterfield
7 of 7 schools in Chesterfield carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1C: 1D: 3F: 1
All 7 public schools we grade in Chesterfield. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (2)
Elementary and primary schools (4)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (4)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.