Schools in Zip Code 23836

ZIP code 23836 in Chester, VA contains 3 schools within the Chesterfield County Public Schools district — one middle school, Elizabeth Davis Middle, and two elementary schools, Elizabeth Scott Elementary and Enon Elementary — serving grades PK through 8 with a combined enrollment of 2,784 students. The district ranks 73rd out of 131 Virginia districts, and all three schools serve predominantly economically disadvantaged families, with 75–77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Elizabeth Scott Elementary is the clear standout. It is the only 3-star school in the ZIP code, ranking in the 65th percentile statewide after improving from the 58th percentile in one year. Scott posts the strongest elementary math scores in the area, with proficiency in the mid-to-high 80s — well above Virginia averages — and has the lowest chronic absenteeism (11.6%) and the best student–teacher ratio (12.2:1). Elizabeth Davis Middle excels at accelerated coursework: 7th graders scored 100% proficient in Algebra I, and 8th graders exceeded 93% in Algebra I, Geometry, and Earth Science. However, grade-level 8th grade math (39%) and science (46.7%) trail state averages significantly. Enon Elementary is stable but lower-performing, ranking in the 46th percentile for three consecutive years.

Comparing the two elementary schools, Elizabeth Scott Elementary outperforms Enon Elementary in nearly every subject, including an 18-point gap in 4th grade math and a 13-point gap in Virginia Studies. Scott also has a lower student–teacher ratio and higher per-pupil spending. All three schools are below the district's 16.1% chronic absenteeism rate, with Scott's 11.6% the lowest. Despite high poverty, Scott beats the state by 10+ points in every elementary math subject, while Enon's weakest subject is Virginia Studies at 61.7% proficiency versus the state's 70.5%. For parents, Elizabeth Scott Elementary is the academic leader, Elizabeth Davis Middle shines in advanced courses but needs support for grade-level learners, and Enon Elementary is a dependable, average option.