For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 371 students in Blackstone, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 437 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in Blackstone, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Blackstone, VA is Blackstone Primary. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blackstone, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Blackstone have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Blackstone, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackstone Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
615 East Street
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Blackstone, VA 23824
(434) 292-5300
Gr: PK-4 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blackstone, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Blackstone, VA include Blackstone Primary.
How many public schools are located in Blackstone?
1 public schools are located in Blackstone.
What percentage of students in Blackstone go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in Blackstone are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Blackstone?
Blackstone public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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