For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,119 students in 23061, VA (there are , serving 228 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 23061, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 23061, VA are Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23061 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23061, VA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23061, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gloucester High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6680 Short Lane
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2526
Gr: 9-12 | 1,549 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Bethel Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2991 Hickory Fork Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2360
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Botetourt Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6361 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2151
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Peasley Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2885 Hickory Fork Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-1499
Gr: 6-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Petsworth Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10658 Geo Washington Mem Hwy
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-6161
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Page Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5198 Tc Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Gloucester & Mathews Counties Gov's Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
6099 T.c. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7910
23061, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mid Peninsula Regional Spec Ed Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
Gloucester Co. Public Schools,
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-7880
6099 T C Walker Rd
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gloucester, VA 23061
(804) 693-5445
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23061, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23061, VA include Gloucester High School, Bethel Elementary School and Botetourt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23061?
7 public schools are located in 23061.
What percentage of students in 23061 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 23061 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23061?
23061 public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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