Best 23116 Virginia Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,061 students in 23116, VA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA are Oak Knoll Middle School and Chickahominy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 23116 have an average math proficiency score of 89% (versus the Virginia public middle school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 70% statewide average). Middle schools in 23116, VA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Virginia public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 23116, VA Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Knoll Middle School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10295 Chamberlayne Rd.
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 365-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Chickahominy Middle School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9450 Atlee Station Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23116
(804) 723-2160
Gr: 6-8 | 1,199 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 23116, VA include Oak Knoll Middle School and Chickahominy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 23116?
2 public middle schools are located in 23116.
What is the racial composition of students in 23116?
23116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Virginia public middle schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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