Best Ararat Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 226 students in Ararat, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Ararat, VA is Blue Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ararat, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ararat have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ararat, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5135 Ararat Hwy
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Gr: PK-7 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Ararat, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Ararat, VA include Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ararat?
1 public schools are located in Ararat.
What is the racial composition of students in Ararat?
Ararat public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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