For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 612 students in Kilmarnock, VA.
The top ranked public school in Kilmarnock, VA is Lancaster Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kilmarnock, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Kilmarnock have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Kilmarnock, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lancaster Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 School Street
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-5100
Gr: K-7 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
235 School St
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Kilmarnock, VA 22482
(804) 462-6100
Gr: PK | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kilmarnock, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Kilmarnock, VA include Lancaster Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kilmarnock?
2 public schools are located in Kilmarnock.
What is the racial composition of students in Kilmarnock?
Kilmarnock public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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