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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23236


At a glance
6
Schools
4,714
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedW.W. Gordon Elementary54th of 1,110 Virginia elementary schools
Biggest riser
W.W. Gordon Elementary up 106 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Chesterfield Virtual School 9.9 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
2★
1★
Summary:

The 23236 zip code area of Chesterfield County, Virginia is home to 6 schools, including 5 elementary schools and 1 high school. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant disparities in academic outcomes across the district.

The standout school in the area is W.W. Gordon Elementary, which ranks in the top 5% of Virginia elementary schools and earns a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its students demonstrate exceptionally high proficiency rates on SOL tests, far exceeding the county and state averages. In contrast, other elementary schools like A.M. Davis Elementary and Providence Elementary struggle with lower academic performance.

The lone high school in the area, Monacan High, has a strong 92.8% four-year graduation rate, outperforming the state average. However, its performance on SOL exams is more mixed, with some subject areas exceeding the district and state averages but others falling behind. The data also reveals high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools in the 23236 zip code, suggesting an area for improvement. Overall, the educational landscape in this area is marked by significant inequities, with some schools excelling while others face significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to all students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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