For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 852 students in Hayes, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayes, VA are Abingdon Elementary School and Achilles Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hayes, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hayes have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Hayes, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abingdon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 Powhatan Drive
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9885
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Achilles Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9306 Guinea Road
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9140
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Hayes, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7066 Hayes Shopping Center
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Hayes, VA 23072
(804) 642-9037
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayes, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hayes, VA include Abingdon Elementary School and Achilles Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hayes?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hayes.
What is the racial composition of students in Hayes?
Hayes 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).
Which public elementary schools in Hayes are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hayes include: Abingdon Elementary School vs. Achilles Elementary School, Achilles Elementary School vs. Abingdon Elementary School
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