For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 561 students in Richlands, VA.
The top ranked public elementary school in Richlands, VA is Richlands Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richlands, VA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richlands have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richlands, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richlands Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 East Front Street
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Richlands, VA 24641
(276) 964-4112
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Richlands, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Richlands, VA include Richlands Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richlands?
1 public elementary schools are located in Richlands.
What is the racial composition of students in Richlands?
Richlands public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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