For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,109 students in Amelia County, VA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amelia County, VA are Amelia County Elementary School and Amelia County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Amelia County, VA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in Amelia County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Amelia County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Amelia County Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8533 N Five Forks Rd
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-2433
Grades: PK-5
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Amelia County Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8740 Otterburn Road
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
(804) 561-4422
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Amelia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Piedmont Alternative School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
148 Voc-tech Road
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Jetersville, VA 23083
(434) 645-7471
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Amelia County, VA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Amelia County, VA include Amelia County Elementary School and Amelia County Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Amelia County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Amelia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Amelia County?
Amelia 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 Amelia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Amelia County include: Amelia County Middle School vs. Amelia County Elementary School, Amelia County Elementary School vs. Amelia County Middle School
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