For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 553 students in Lancaster County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, VA are Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lancaster County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lancaster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lancaster County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Grades: 5-7
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Lancaster Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36 Primary School Circle
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Lancaster, VA 22503
(804) 462-5100
Grades: K-4
| 316 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lancaster County, VA include Lancaster Middle School and Lancaster Primary.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lancaster County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lancaster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lancaster County?
Lancaster County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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