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The reputation of the county’s public schools often inspires families to make their home in Chesterfield County. But don’t just take our word for it: SchoolMatch, an independent research and data service, consistently rates Chesterfield County Public Schools as having precisely the balance parents seek. Chesterfield residents say they are happy with their choice: In a 2010 survey, nearly 86 percent of residents rated Chesterfield schools as excellent or good. Is it any wonder that — for the fifth time — Chesterfield County was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America’s Promise Alliance?
The school system is moving forward every day to achieve the School Board’s vision: Chesterfield County Public Schools will provide an engaging and relevant education that prepares every student to adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world.
Audits consistently prove that Chesterfield schools are efficient and effective. Based on student enrollment, Chesterfield is among the country’s 100 largest school systems but still keeps costs low. In 2010, out of 132 school divisions in Virginia, Chesterfield ranked 123rd lowest in total per-pupil costs. Standard & Poor’s compared reading and math proficiency with money spent and determined that Chesterfield schools are extremely effective, ranking the school division third among
15 of Virginia’s largest localities.
Chesterfield County School Board
Chair Patricia Carpenter, Midlothian District
Vice Chair David Wyman, Dale District
Carrie Coyner, Bermuda District
Dianne Smith, Clover Hill District
Thomas Doland, Matoaca District
Superintendent
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
The school division’s website (mychesterfieldschools.com) is full of information. Additional ways to stay current are Facebook (www.facebook.com/chesterfieldschools) and Twitter (twitter.com/ccpsinfo). Look for Chesterfield EDtv on Comcast Channel 96 and Verizon Channel 26. The mailing address is P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832, phone number is (804) 748-1405, and email is ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net.
Kindergarten registration will take place April 19 for children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30.
Now is the time to apply for a limited number of prekindergarten spots in Chesterfield schools.
Visit the Adult Continuing Education Page to find out more about available classes. You can view the new program guide here.