Summary:
ZIP code 23055 in Fork Union, Virginia, is served by a single school: Carysbrook Elementary, a unique 3rd- and 4th-grade-only elementary school within Fluvanna County Public Schools that enrolls 457 students across just two grade levels.
Carysbrook stands out most for its low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.3%, which is less than half the district's 25.3% and better than the state's 14.8% — especially notable given that 60.83% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. Academically, math proficiency is consistently stronger than reading in both reported years; 3rd-grade math reached 72.69% in 2025-2026 while 3rd-grade reading was 63.87%. Reading trails the state by 3-4 percentage points, making it a relative area of concern. The most dramatic finding is Virginia Studies volatility: 4th-grade proficiency soared to 75.42% in 2025-2026 (4.9 points above the state) after falling to 51.57% the prior year (16.67 points below the state) — a 23.85-point swing that suggests cohort variability rather than stable performance.
In state rankings, Carysbrook has shown a recent dip and partial recovery: 55th percentile with 3 stars in 2023-2024, falling to 34th percentile with 2 stars in 2024-2025, then improving to 42nd percentile with 2 stars in 2025-2026. Notably, many school and district proficiency figures are identical, suggesting Carysbrook effectively defines the district's test outcomes. The school's $10,157 per-student spending and 14.2 student-to-teacher ratio frame a school that performs moderately overall relative to Virginia, with strong attendance and recent Virginia Studies success — though families seeking middle or high school options must look outside this ZIP code, as Carysbrook serves only grades 3 and 4.
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