For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,167 students in Palmyra, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 62 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Palmyra, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA are Fluvanna County High School and Fluvanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Palmyra, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fluvanna County High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1918 Thomas Jefferson Parkway
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-3666
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-3666
Grades: 8-12
| 1,431 students
Rank: #22.
Fluvanna Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3717 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1000
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1000
Grades: 5-7
| 737 students
Rank: n/an/a
Blue Ridge Governor's School
Magnet School
14455 James Madison Highway, F
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8208
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8208
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8318
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8318
Grades: PK-2
| 744 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return/fluvanna Co
Alternative School
14455 James Madison Highway, C
Palmyra, VA 22963
(804) 589-2591
Palmyra, VA 22963
(804) 589-2591
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1016
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1016
Grades: PK-K
| 255 students
Palmyra, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
563 Wilmington Rd
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8613
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8613
Grades: K-2
| 114 students
479 Cunningham Rd
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-3197
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-3197
Grades: K-2
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Palmyra, VA include Fluvanna County High School and Fluvanna Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Palmyra?
6 public schools are located in Palmyra.
What percentage of students in Palmyra go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Palmyra are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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