For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 237 students in 24243, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 24243, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in 24243, VA is Dryden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 24243 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24243, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24243, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dryden Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 School House Ridge Road
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Dryden, VA 24243
(276) 546-4443
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24243, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24243, VA include Dryden Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24243?
1 public schools are located in 24243.
What percentage of students in 24243 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 24243 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24243?
24243 public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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