For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,595 students in 23005, VA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA are Elmont Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and John M. Gandy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 23005 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public elementary school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 67% statewide average). Elementary schools in 23005, VA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Virginia public elementary school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 23005, VA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elmont Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12007 Cedar Lane
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Gr: 6-8 | 917 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
John M. Gandy Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Archie Cannon Drive
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-4640
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
23005, Virginia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
310 S James St
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8120
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Soar Academy (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
13496 Liberty School Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 365-8060
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 23005, VA include Elmont Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and John M. Gandy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 23005?
3 public elementary schools are located in 23005.
What is the racial composition of students in 23005?
23005 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% 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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