For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 745 students in 23936, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 209 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 23936, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in 23936, VA is Buckingham Co Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 23936 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 23936, VA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23936, VA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckingham Co Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 Frank Harris Raod
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0000
Grades: 3-5
| 412 students
Rank: n/an/a
128 Frank Harris Road
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 505-0001
Grades: K-2
| 333 students
23936, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Buckingham Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1349 Correctional Center Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-3011
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dillwyn Correctional Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1522 Prison Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(804) 983-4200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
40 Frank Harris Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 969-4490
Grades: 4-5
| 221 students
52 Dillwyn Primary Rd
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Dillwyn, VA 23936
(434) 983-2861
Grades: PK-3
| 350 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 23936, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 23936, VA include Buckingham Co Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 23936, VA?
2 public schools are located in 23936, VA.
What percentage of students in 23936, VA go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 23936, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 23936, VA?
23936, VA public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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