For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,982 students in 23233, VA (there are , serving 416 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 23233, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 23233, VA are Gayton Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School and Nuckols Farm Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23233 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23233, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23233, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gayton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12481 Church Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0820
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Short Pump Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3425 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 360-0812
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Nuckols Farm Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12351 Graham Meadows Dr
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0840
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Pocahontas Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12000 Three Chopt Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 364-0830
Grades: 6-8
| 834 students
Rank: #55.
Pemberton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Pemberton Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #66.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 475 students
Rank: #77.
Quioccasin Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
Rank: #88.
Pinchbeck Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Gaskins Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2670
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
23233, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9400 Quioccasin Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,102 students
1801 Lauderdale Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2640
Grades: PK-5
| 521 students
2101 Pump Rd
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Henrico, VA 23233
(804) 750-2600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,966 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23233, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23233, VA include Gayton Elementary School, Short Pump Elementary School and Nuckols Farm Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23233?
8 public schools are located in 23233.
What percentage of students in 23233 go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 23233 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23233?
23233 public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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