Best Public Schools in Zip Code 23836

Summary:

The 23836 zip code area in Virginia is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Enon Elementary and Elizabeth Scott Elementary) and 1 middle school (Elizabeth Davis Middle) - all part of the Chesterfield County Public Schools district.

Among the 3 schools, Elizabeth Scott Elementary stands out as the top performer, with consistently higher proficiency rates on state tests across multiple grade levels and subject areas compared to the other schools and district/state averages. For example, in 2024-2025, 82.68% of 3rd graders at Elizabeth Scott Elementary were proficient or better in Math, versus 72.77% for the district and 72.89% for the state. Elizabeth Scott Elementary also maintains a higher 3-star rating and statewide ranking from SchoolDigger.

While all 3 schools have relatively high chronic absenteeism rates around 15.7%, which is concerning, the data shows Elizabeth Scott Elementary is able to outperform its peers despite having a high percentage of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch (77.28%). This suggests the school may have more effective teaching practices, curriculum, or other factors contributing to its stronger academic outcomes. Further analysis could explore the specific elements driving Elizabeth Scott Elementary's success and identify opportunities to replicate those at the other schools in the 23836 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SOL Geometry (2025)	SOL Algebra I (2025)		SOL Mathematics (2025)						SOL Science (2025)		SOL Earth Science (2025)	SOL English Reading (2025)						SOL Civics and Economics (2025)	SOL VA Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SOL Geometry 8th Grade	SOL Algebra I 7th Grade	SOL Algebra I 8th Grade	SOL Mathematics 3rd Grade	SOL Mathematics 4th Grade	SOL Mathematics 5th Grade	SOL Mathematics 6th Grade	SOL Mathematics 7th Grade	SOL Mathematics 8th Grade	SOL Science 5th Grade	SOL Science 8th Grade	SOL Earth Science 8th Grade	SOL English Reading 3rd Grade	SOL English Reading 4th Grade	SOL English Reading 5th Grade	SOL English Reading 6th Grade	SOL English Reading 7th Grade	SOL English Reading 8th Grade	SOL Civics and Economics 8th Grade	SOL VA Studies 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Enon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 E. Hundred Rd.	Chester	23836	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 530-5720	691	50	13.8	75.3%	308 (44.6%)	223 (32.3%)	92 (13.3%)	20 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (6.8%)	49.3	605^th of 1110 public elementary schools	45.5%		50.3	614^th of 1114 public elementary schools	44.9%	9				68.8	70.8	75.9				72.4			67.6	73.5	71.6					58.9	$7,365	$629	$6,736
Elizabeth Davis Middle	Public	6-8	601 Corvus Court	Chester	23836	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(804) 541-4700	1,364	93	14.5	75.3%	452 (33.1%)	445 (32.6%)	338 (24.8%)	48 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	75 (5.5%)	44.2	252^nd of 419 public middle schools	39.9%		45.9	243^rd of 417 public middle schools	41.7%	9	100.0	100.0	88.0				54.2	59.4	16.7		54.5	93.1				71.1	67.4	73.2	76.4		$8,417	$68	$8,349
Elizabeth Scott Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	813 Beginners Trail Loop	Chester	23836	Chesterfield County	Chesterfield County Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(804) 541-4660	729	59	12.2	77.2%	183 (25.1%)	157 (21.5%)	328 (45.0%)	20 (2.7%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.1%)	60.8	467^th of 1110 public elementary schools	57.9%		63.1	454^th of 1114 public elementary schools	59.2%	13				82.7	86.0	79.6				74.2			66.7	76.3	68.7					67.0	$8,031	$461	$7,570

Cities Near Zip Code 23836

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Chester	1.09 mi	11	275^th
Hopewell	3.72 mi	7	354^th
Colonial Heights	4.14 mi	7	215^th
Richmond	6.18 mi	116	310^th
Prince George	7 mi	4	183^rd

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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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.