For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,048 students in 24521, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24521, VA are Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Amherst Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24521 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24521, VA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24521, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
156 Davis St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9704
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Temperance Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1981 Lowesville Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Amherst Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Gordons Fairground Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-0691
Gr: 6-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 Union Hill Rd
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-9700
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 24521, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 24521, VA include Amherst Elementary School, Temperance Elementary School and Amherst Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24521?
4 public elementary schools are located in 24521.
What is the racial composition of students in 24521?
24521 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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