For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 595 students in Pennington Gap, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pennington Gap, VA are Pennington Middle School and Elk Knob Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington Gap, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pennington Gap have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennington Gap, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pennington Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Bobcat Circle
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 5-7
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Knob Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
148 Hornet Loop
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1837
Grades: PK-4
| 308 students
Pennington Gap, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 Middle School Dr
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Pennington Gap, VA 24277
(276) 546-1453
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pennington Gap, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pennington Gap, VA include Pennington Middle School and Elk Knob Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pennington Gap?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pennington Gap.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington Gap?
Pennington Gap public elementary schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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