For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,925 students in Ashland, VA (there are 4 private schools, serving 309 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Ashland, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, VA are Patrick Henry High School, Liberty Middle School and Elmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Ashland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Ashland, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12449 West Patrick Henry Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,330 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: 6-8
| 917 students
Rank: #33.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Grades: PK-5
| 371 students
Rank: #44.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Grades: 3-5
| 307 students
Ashland, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Ashland, VA include Patrick Henry High School, Liberty Middle School and Elmont Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ashland?
4 public schools are located in Ashland.
What percentage of students in Ashland go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Ashland are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland?
Ashland public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Ashland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland include: John M. Gandy Elementary School vs. Elmont Elementary School, Elmont Elementary School vs. John M. Gandy Elementary School
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