For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,851 students in 24541, VA (there are 2 private schools, serving 662 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 24541, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24541, VA are Stony Mill Elementary School, Galileo Magnet High School and Brosville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24541 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24541, VA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24541, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stony Mill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Stony Mill Elementary Cir
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7545
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7545
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Galileo Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S. Ridge St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8186
Grades: 9-12
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Brosville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Bulldog Ln.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7787
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 685-7787
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
155 Mountain View Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6430
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
Rank: #55.
W.w. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
603 Colquhoun St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8170
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 773-8170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
George Washington High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Broad St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6410
Grades: 9-12
| 1,288 students
Rank: #77.
Schoolfield Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 W Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6455
Grades: K-5
| 529 students
Rank: #88.
Park Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
661 Park Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6452
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #99.
Edwin A. Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: n/an/a
Adult & Career Education Center
Alternative School
141 Goode Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1070 S Main St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Grades: PK
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Literacy Lab At Grove Park
Alternative School
1070 South Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6437
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
24541, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1215 Industrial Ave
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6426
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Langston Focus Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
228 Cleveland St
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6443
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6443
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunity School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
540 Gay St.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-5249
Grades: 9-12
| 75 students
439 Cedarbrook Dr
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6423
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-6423
Grades: K-5
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24541, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24541, VA include Stony Mill Elementary School, Galileo Magnet High School and Brosville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24541?
12 public schools are located in 24541.
What percentage of students in 24541 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 24541 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24541?
24541 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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