Midlothian: Schools & Education
26 public schools serve Midlothian. Cosby High is the largest at 2,385 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 25,462 students.
- ~735 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
26 K-12 schools serving the area — about 735 residents per school. 58.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
Schools (26)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Chesterfield County Public Sch |
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 26 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 25,462 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,706 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 6,287 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 24.7% |
| Schools Count | 26 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · 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.
Schools (1)
Colleges (1)
| Nearest College · Name | Empire Beauty School-Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Midlothian |
| Nearest College · Phone | (800) 920-4593 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 3.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Midlothian Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 521 Coalfield Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 768-7907 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23114 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 3 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (3)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 66 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 58.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 5 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12