For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 452 students in Melfa, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Melfa, VA is Pungoteague Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melfa, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Melfa have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Melfa, VA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pungoteague Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28480 Bobtown Rd
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Melfa, VA 23410
(757) 787-4032
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Melfa, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Melfa, VA include Pungoteague Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Melfa?
1 public schools are located in Melfa.
What is the racial composition of students in Melfa?
Melfa public schools minority enrollment is 63% 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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