For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,406 students in 23842, VA.
The top-ranked public schools in 23842, VA are South Elementary School, David A. Harrison Elementary School and J.e.j. Moore Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23842 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23842, VA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23842, VA Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13400 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2755
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2755
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
David A. Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12900 E Quaker Rd
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 991-2242
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 991-2242
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
J.e.j. Moore Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11455 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2740
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2740
Gr: 6-8 | 1,395 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
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Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6102 County Dr.
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803
23842, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
18701 James River Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(757) 866-8422
Disputanta, VA 23842
(757) 866-8422
Gr: K-2 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 32%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 23842, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 23842, VA include South Elementary School, David A. Harrison Elementary School and J.e.j. Moore Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 23842?
4 public schools are located in 23842.
What is the racial composition of students in 23842?
23842 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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