For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 435 students in Parksley, VA.
The top-ranked public school in Parksley, VA is Metompkin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parksley, VA public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Parksley have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Parksley, VA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Metompkin Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Parksley Rd
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Parksley, VA 23421
(757) 665-1299
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parksley, VA?
The top-ranked public schools in Parksley, VA include Metompkin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Parksley?
1 public schools are located in Parksley.
What is the racial composition of students in Parksley?
Parksley public schools minority enrollment is 86% 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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