Top Schools in Chesterfield
Highest-performing schools based on SOL pass rates and academic outcomes (2024)
Cosby High School
Top-performing school
Clover Hill High School
Top school in Chesterfield
Midlothian High School
Top school in Chesterfield
Swift Creek Middle School
Top school in Chesterfield
What This Means for Home Buyers
Homes near top-performing schools in Chesterfield command premiums. The best agents in Chesterfield know which streets feed into which school zones, and that knowledge can save you tens of thousands of dollars. The median home price in Chesterfield is $350K. Homes within the best school boundaries often sell above that median.
Chesterfield's "Strong" school rating makes it a solid choice for families. You will find good schools without the extreme competition of some neighboring areas. The right agent can help you identify the best pockets within Chesterfield.
Homes near Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School average just 17 days on market. If schools are a priority for your family, start your search in those zones.
Commute from Chesterfield
Chesterfield parents: 20-min drive to downtown.
20 min drive
Rush-hour drive to downtown
Major Highways
I-95, I-295, Rt 1, Rt 10, Rt 360
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best schools in Chesterfield, VA?
Top schools in Chesterfield include Cosby High School, Clover Hill High School, Midlothian High School, Swift Creek Middle School. Chesterfield schools have a 79% average SOL pass rate, earning a "Strong" quality rating from smover.
How do Chesterfield schools compare to Richmond?
Chesterfield schools have a 79% SOL pass rate with a "Strong" quality tier. Compare school quality, home prices, and commute times across neighboring cities on smover's comparison pages. School zone boundaries matter: the best agents in Chesterfield know which streets feed into which schools.
Are Chesterfield schools worth the higher home prices?
Chesterfield has a median home price of $350K. Homes near top-performing schools like Cosby High School often command premiums above that median. For families, school quality is one of the strongest predictors of long-term home value. The right agent can help you find value pockets within the best school zones.
What school district is Chesterfield, VA in?
Chesterfield is served by Chesterfield Public Schools (or the surrounding county system). Top schools include Cosby High School and Clover Hill High School. smover verifies agents in Chesterfield by real sales data, so you can find someone who specializes in the school zones that matter to your family.
School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports (2024). Enrichment data from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Updated annually.