For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,702 students in Hamilton, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA are Hamilton Elementary School, Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School and Harmony Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hamilton, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54 S Kerr St
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2570
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38180 West Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Harmony Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38174 W. Colonial Highway
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2500
Hamilton, VA 20158
(540) 751-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,115 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Hamilton, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, VA include Hamilton Elementary School, Kenneth W.culbert Elementary School and Harmony Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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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