For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,489 students in Hopewell, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hopewell, VA are Carter G. Woodson Middle School, Harry E. James Elementary School and Patrick Copeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hopewell, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hopewell have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hopewell, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carter G. Woodson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Winston Churchill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6404
Grades: 6-8
| 818 students
Rank: #22.
Harry E. James Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Arlington Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6408
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Westhill Drive
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6410
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 18th Avenue
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6406
Grades: K-5
| 574 students
Hopewell, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodlawn Learning Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1100 Dinwiddie Ave
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 541-6414
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hopewell, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hopewell, VA include Carter G. Woodson Middle School, Harry E. James Elementary School and Patrick Copeland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hopewell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hopewell.
What is the racial composition of students in Hopewell?
Hopewell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Hopewell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hopewell include: Harry E. James Elementary School vs. Dupont Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School vs. Harry E. James Elementary School, Patrick Copeland Elementary School vs. Dupont Elementary School
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