Best 24523 Virginia Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,232 students in 24523, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24523, VA are Liberty Middle School and Bedford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 24523 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 24523, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 24523, VA Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1237 Lacey Putney Way
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-7735
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Bedford Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
806 Tiger Trail Road
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-0275
Gr: 2-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Bedford Primary
807 College St
Bedford, VA 24523
(540) 586-8339
Gr: PK-1 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 24523, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 24523, VA include Liberty Middle School and Bedford Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 24523?
3 public elementary schools are located in 24523.
What is the racial composition of students in 24523?
24523 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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