For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 144 students in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Dearington is Dearington Elementary/innovation. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dearington Elementary/innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Smyth St
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 515-5220
Gr: PK-5 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg, VA include Dearington Elementary/innovation.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg?
the neighborhood of Dearington, Lynchburg public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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