For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 300 students in Buchanan, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Buchanan, VA is Buchanan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, VA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buchanan, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
255 Schoolhouse Rd
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Buchanan, VA 24066
(540) 254-2084
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, VA include Buchanan Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buchanan?
1 public elementary schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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