Matoaca: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Matoaca. Matoaca Middle is the largest at 865 students (grades 6-8). Total enrollment: 3,740 students.
- ~272 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
10 K-12 schools serving the area — about 272 residents per school. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (10)
| School Districts · Districts | Chesterfield County Public Sch |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 865 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 59 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.70 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 390 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 45.1% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Virginia State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 3.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Virginia State University |
| Nearest College · City | Petersburg |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 524-5000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 14 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | ETTRICK-MATOACA LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 318-8688 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 4501 RIVER ROAD, S. CHESTERFIELD VA 23803 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 30.9% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12