For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,616 students in Orange County, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA are Gordon-barbour Elementary School, Locust Grove Elementary School and Orange Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orange County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orange County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Orange County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gordon-barbour Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 W Baker Street
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
Gordonsville, VA 22942
(540) 661-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Locust Grove Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31208 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4440
Gr: 3-5 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Orange Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
230 Montevista Avenue
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4450
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Locust Grove Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6368 Flat Run Road
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4480
Gr: 6-8 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Prospect Heights Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Lightfoot Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11360 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4520
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4520
Gr: 3-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
31230 Constitution Highway
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Locust Grove, VA 22508
(540) 661-4420
Gr: PK-2 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
10285 Zachary Taylor Hwy
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4540
Unionville, VA 22567
(540) 661-4540
Gr: PK-2 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Orange County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Redirection Alternative Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
200 Dailey Drive
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Orange, VA 22960
(540) 661-4550
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Orange County, VA include Gordon-barbour Elementary School, Locust Grove Elementary School and Orange Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orange County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Orange County.
What is the racial composition of students in Orange County?
Orange County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orange County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orange County include: Locust Grove Middle School vs. Prospect Heights Middle School, Prospect Heights Middle School vs. Locust Grove Middle School, Lightfoot Elementary School vs. Locust Grove Elementary School
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