For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 753 students in Tappahannock, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tappahannock, VA are Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tappahannock, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tappahannock have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tappahannock, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tappahannock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
James H. Cary Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tappahannock, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tappahannock, VA include Tappahannock Elementary School and James H. Cary Intermediate.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tappahannock?
2 public elementary schools are located in Tappahannock.
What is the racial composition of students in Tappahannock?
Tappahannock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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