For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,991 students in Pittsylvania County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA are Southside Elementary School, John L. Hurt Elementary School and Union Hall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pittsylvania County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pittsylvania County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Pittsylvania County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
440 East Witt Rd
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-0006
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
John L. Hurt Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Prospect Rd
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 630-1812
Hurt, VA 24563
(434) 630-1812
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Union Hall Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Union Hall Cir
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 724-7010
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Gretna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Franklin Blvd South
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1808
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Chatham Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11650 Us Highway 29 North
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-2169
Gr: 6-8 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Dan River Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5875 Kentuck Rd.
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-6027
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Kentuck Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Kentuck Elementary Cir
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Ringgold, VA 24586
(434) 822-5944
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Tunstall Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1160 Tunstall High Rd.
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Dry Fork, VA 24549
(434) 724-7086
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Chatham Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Chatham Elementary Lane
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 432-6461
Gr: PK-5 | 235 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Airy Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 Mt Airy Elementary Cir
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1816
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Gretna Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Coffey Street
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gretna, VA 24557
(434) 630-1804
Gr: 6-8 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Pittsylvania County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Blairs Middle Sch Cir
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Blairs, VA 24527
(434) 836-2540
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Chatham Diversion Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1541 Concord Rd
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Chatham, VA 24531
(804) 432-4881
Green Rock Correctional Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
475 Green Rock Ln
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Chatham, VA 24531
(434) 797-2000
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pittsylvania County, VA include Southside Elementary School, John L. Hurt Elementary School and Union Hall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pittsylvania County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Pittsylvania County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pittsylvania County?
Pittsylvania County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pittsylvania County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pittsylvania County include: Gretna Middle School vs. Dan River Middle School, Dan River Middle School vs. Chatham Middle School, Tunstall Middle School vs. Chatham Middle School
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