For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,481 students in Palmyra, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Palmyra, VA is Fluvanna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palmyra, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Palmyra have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Palmyra, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fluvanna Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3717 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1000
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 510-1000
Gr: 5-7 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
3340 Central Plains Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8318
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8318
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Palmyra, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
563 Wilmington Rd
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8613
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 589-8613
Gr: K-2 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
479 Cunningham Rd
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-3197
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-3197
Gr: K-2 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Palmyra, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Palmyra, VA include Fluvanna Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Palmyra?
2 public elementary schools are located in Palmyra.
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra?
Palmyra public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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