For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,377 students in Patrick County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 71 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Patrick County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Patrick County, VA are Stuart Elementary School, Meadows Of Dan Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Patrick County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Patrick County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Patrick County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
314 Staples Ave
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7139
Grades: PK-7
| 386 students
Rank: #22.
Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3003 Jeb Stuart Hwy
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Meadows Of Dan, VA 24120
(276) 952-2424
Grades: PK-7
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5135 Ararat Hwy
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Ararat, VA 24053
(276) 251-5271
Grades: PK-7
| 226 students
Rank: #44.
Woolwine Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9993 Woolwine Hwy
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Woolwine, VA 24185
(276) 930-2811
Grades: PK-7
| 159 students
Rank: #55.
Hardin Reynolds Memorial School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3597 Dogwood Rd
Critz, VA 24082
(276) 694-3631
Critz, VA 24082
(276) 694-3631
Grades: 4-7
| 198 students
Rank: #66.
Patrick County High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 Cougar Lane
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Stuart, VA 24171
(276) 694-7137
Grades: 8-12
| 829 students
Rank: #77.
Patrick Springs Primary
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
75 Elementary Lane
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Patrick Springs, VA 24133
(276) 694-3396
Grades: PK-3
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Patrick County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Patrick County, VA include Stuart Elementary School, Meadows Of Dan Elementary School and Blue Ridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Patrick County?
7 public schools are located in Patrick County.
What percentage of students in Patrick County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Patrick County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Patrick County?
Patrick County public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Patrick County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Patrick County include: Hardin Reynolds Memorial School vs. Blue Ridge Elementary School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Hardin Reynolds Memorial School, Blue Ridge Elementary School vs. Meadows Of Dan Elementary School
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