For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,399 students in Accomack County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Accomack County, VA are Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Chincoteague Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Accomack County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Accomack County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Accomack County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chincoteague High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4586 Main St
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-6166
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Tangier Combined
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4375 School Lane
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Tangier, VA 23440
(757) 891-2315
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #33.
Chincoteague Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6078 Hallie Whealton Smith Dr
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Chincoteague Island, VA 23336
(757) 336-5545
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Nandua Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20330 Warrior Dr.
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Onley, VA 23418
(757) 787-7037
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #55.
Accawmacke Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26230 Drummondtown Rd
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-8013
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Arcadia Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29485 Horsey Rd.
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Oak Hall, VA 23416
(757) 824-4862
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #99.
Kegotank Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Lankford Highway
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Mappsville, VA 23407
(757) 824-4756
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Accomack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 10
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-6846
Gr: 6-8 | 291 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Po Box 120
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Accomac, VA 23301
(757) 787-3444
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Onancock Learning Center - Ecse (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
6 College Ave
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 787-7941
Po Box 85
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-5051
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Accomack County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Accomack County, VA include Chincoteague High School, Tangier Combined and Chincoteague Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Accomack County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Accomack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Accomack County?
Accomack 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Accomack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Accomack County include: Arcadia Middle School vs. Nandua Middle School, Nandua Middle School vs. Arcadia Middle School, Kegotank Elementary School vs. Chincoteague Elementary School
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