For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,417 students in 24551, VA (there are 3 private schools, serving 555 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 24551, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 24551, VA are Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24551 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24551, VA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24551, VA Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
One Scholar Lane
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2681
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Forest Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Ashwood Dr
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-6630
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1255 Patriot Place
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 534-6159
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
New London Academy Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12400 E Lynchburg-salem Trnpk
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2177
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Jefferson Forest High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Cavalier Circle
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Forest, VA 24551
(434) 525-2674
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 24551, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in 24551, VA include Forest Elementary School, Forest Middle School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24551?
5 public schools are located in 24551.
What percentage of students in 24551 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 24551 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24551?
24551 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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