For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 6,215 students in 24502, VA (there are 5 private schools, serving 2,320 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 24502, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in 24502, VA are Brookville High School, Leesville Road Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 24502 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 24502, VA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 24502, VA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookville High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Laxton Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-2636
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,015 students
Rank: #22.
Leesville Road Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25 Lewis Way
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-0303
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Tomahawk Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
155 Bee Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 237-4090
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #44.
Brookville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Bee Dr
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-9267
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-9267
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Heritage High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3101 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #66.
Sandusky Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5828 Apache Ln
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5280
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #77.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Kenwood Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5290
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #88.
Sandusky Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Chinook Place
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5350
Grades: 6-8
| 543 students
Rank: #99.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Leesville Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5230
Grades: PK-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1010.
Perrymont Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Perrymont Ave
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5250
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Virginia Governor's School
Magnet School
3151 Wards Ferry Rd
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5480
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5480
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Laurel Regional Special Educational Center
Special Education School
401 Monticello Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg City Secondary Alternative
Alternative School
1350 Liggates, Fort Hill Commu
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5150
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lynchburg Regional Governor's Stem Academy
Vocational School
3506 Wards Road, Central Va Co
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 832-7731
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Restorative Academy - Secondary
Alternative School
701 Thomas Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5140
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 515-5140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 24502, VA?
The top ranked public schools in 24502, VA include Brookville High School, Leesville Road Elementary School and Tomahawk Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 24502?
15 public schools are located in 24502.
What percentage of students in 24502 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 24502 are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 24502?
24502 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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