For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,010 students in Nelson County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nelson County, VA are Nelson Middle School, Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nelson County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nelson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nelson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nelson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6925 Thomas Nelson Highway
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Lovingston, VA 22949
(434) 263-4801
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
Rockfish River Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Chapel Hollow Rd
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Afton, VA 22920
(434) 361-1791
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Tye River Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5198 Thomas Nelson Hwy
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Arrington, VA 22922
(434) 263-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nelson County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nelson County, VA include Nelson Middle School, Rockfish River Elementary School and Tye River Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nelson County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nelson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nelson County?
Nelson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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