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11 schools in Chesterfield

Virginia · Public K-12

The Chesterfield public-school footprint covers 11 campuses and about 7,200 K-12 students, with an average school size near 655.

7-year change in Chesterfield

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,200
+238 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
+1 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
32%
was 43%
% Hispanic
23%
was 17%
% Black
37%
was 33%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Chesterfield Career and Technical Center at CourthouseElementaryN-N·
Chesterfield Juvenile Detention HomeElementaryN-N·
Chesterfield Virtual SchoolElementaryKG-08440
Governor's Career and Technical Academy for Engineering StudElementaryN-N·
J.A. Chalkley ElementaryElementaryPK-05835
Jacobs Road ElementaryElementaryPK-05716
Lloyd C. Bird HighHigh09-122,131
Matoaca HighHigh09-121,624
O.B. Gates ElementaryElementaryPK-05620
Phoenix CenterElementaryN-N·
Winterpock ElementaryElementaryPK-05834

About Chesterfield

Public education in Chesterfield, Virginia runs across 11 schools that serves roughly 7,200 students. By footprint, Chesterfield sits in the medium-population bracket.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city covers 9 elementary, and 2 high.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 7,200 students, grew 3% from the 6,962 reported in SY 2017-18. Chesterfield now counts 7 public schools, up from 6 in SY 2017-18. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 43% to 32%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield, Virginia has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 7,200 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has 9 elementary, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Chesterfield?
Lloyd C. Bird High is the largest public school in Chesterfield by enrollment, with approximately 2,131 students.
What school districts serve Chesterfield?
Chesterfield is served by 2 public school districts, including Chesterfield County Public Schools, Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms.
What grade levels do public schools in Chesterfield cover?
Public schools in Chesterfield serve students from pre-K through grade 12.