For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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